Paint on metal in cans: features of choice

One of the options for modern paintwork materials is spray paint, packaged in small and easy-to-use cartridges. Aerosol is a good alternative to powder and oil formulations, which has a number of features and advantages of use.

Aerosol is a fully prepared dye that is not required to be diluted and prepared for application.

In this case, the composition can be varied:

• Two-component acrylic based. Used for painting surfaces from various materials, including metal.
• Alkyd enamel. Most often used in auto repair works.
• Nitrocolors (nitrocellulose). The most suitable option for coloring metal products.

In addition, the range includes coloring pigments for temporary decoration.

Other benefits of spray paint include:

• No need to use additional devices (rollers, brushes and others) - spraying occurs directly from the tank. At damage of a spray on a barrel it is rather just possible to replace it.
• The possibility of applying a thin uniform layer. This, in turn, allows the paint to dry quickly and reduces the consumption of the paint itself.

• Ease of use even when painting inaccessible places and objects of complex configurations.
• Excellent adhesion properties regardless of the quality of the painted surface.

In this case, the aerosol well protects the metal from ultraviolet radiation, temperature changes and other negative environmental factors. The paint does not wear out for a long time and does not change its properties.

Spray cans are simple and convenient in storage:

• they do not require compliance with special conditions;
• cylinders with paint residues do not emit unpleasant odors;
• dye in containers does not dry out for a long time and does not erode.

Along with numerous advantages, spray paint has several disadvantages, including:

• The impossibility of mixing dyes to obtain new shades. Although the variety of colors and special effects can more than compensate for this disadvantage.
• The need for skills with spray paints. The most difficult is the application of the optimal paint layer, since if the coating is too thin, it will be uneven, and too thick will form drips.
• The difficulty of holding clear lines and borders.
• The inability to change the density of the dye composition.

The range of spray paints for metal is represented by three types:

• Standard sprayused to cover the base.
• Double composition, simultaneously performing the functions of primer and paint. Such an aerosol can be sprayed onto the object without first applying a primer coating. Its use allows to reduce the time of work and save money when buying materials.
• Triple spray. It consists of three components at once, providing a primer to the metal surface, its painting and reliable protection against corrosion. It can be applied both to new surfaces and to those where a rusty deposit has already formed. The latter is made possible by the addition of a special substance in the paint that can transform rust.

• Besides, in the paint coating market are represented water based eco-enamel for metala, which can be used both for interior work and for painting metal products indoors.After drying, the eco-enamel forms a reliable, durable film on a metal surface, which reliably protects the structure from exposure to sunlight and other environmental factors.
• In a separate category, emit a heat-resistant spray paint.that can be used to paint hot metal surfaces. So, she found wide application in painting cars, mufflers for motorcycles, ovens and other appliances.

Spray paints have a wide selection of colors. Equally effectively on a metal surface look black, gold or, for example, bright green paint. The palette is represented by a large variety of shades: from delicate pastel tones to bright and dark with various effects.

The most popular paint with the effect of "metallic", which gives the surface a resistant metallic luster and provides reliable protection against any external factors.

In addition, the stores can be found with effects:

• chameleon;
• rainbow colored;
• mother of pearl;
• reflective;
• fluorescent and other.

Paint on metal in cans is widely used for:

• restoration works;
• decorating various objects (in this case, bronze paint looks very impressive, giving any thing solidity and a certain touch of antiquity);
• creating stencil images.

In addition, with the help of "bronzyanka" you can easily change the interior and style in the room (for example, repaint the refrigerator) or add personality to your car.

In order to achieve the desired effect when painting, it is necessary to choose the right spray paint.

You can do this by following the useful recommendations of experts:

• the choice of paint should depend on the conditions under which the painted structure or object will be used, as well as on the state of its surface;
• for color matching, use NCS or RAL catalogs;

• the effect of the selected composition should be in harmony with the other elements of the situation or design;
• to determine the amount of paint needed to cover the surface,It is necessary to use the information on the label of the can, while it should be borne in mind that in order to achieve the best quality, the paint is applied to the object in 2-3 layers.

In the latter case, it would be wasteful to spend money on the purchase of a very expensive aerosol - it is easier to purchase a special composition for temporary coverage.

Choose and buy high-quality paint is half the battle. In order for it to be able to show all its best qualities, it still needs to be properly applied.

Despite the fact that the procedure for staining with an aerosol is quite simple, for its implementation it is necessary to follow certain rules:

• Paint should be applied to a previously prepared surface. The metal must be free from dirt and degreased with acetone or alcohol.
• In the presence of pores or cracks on the surface it is covered with a primer (you can use a regular or aerosol).
• If the paint gets on the neighboring with the painted objects, they must be immediately wiped off with a cloth, as the composition dries quickly and it will be difficult to remove it later.To protect the adjacent surfaces you can use masking tape.
• Before the start of spraying, the spray paint is shaken several times so that the composition has a uniform consistency.
• The distance from the canister to the surface to be painted should be about 25 cm.

• Between the application of the layers, a pause of 30 minutes should be allowed.
• It would be better if the surface on which the paint is applied is horizontal. If this is not possible, then staining is performed from the top down.

Important! When using a spray paint, one should not forget about our own safety - during work, it is necessary to protect the respiratory organs and eyes. The best means of protection in this case - a respirator and special glasses.

For an overview of spray paint in Maxi Color spray cans, see the following video.