looking for little recomm on rattle can painting

[brans87]

Got my DIY4X engine mounts today from another member. I have a blast cabinet so can clean them for primer, I always use etch primer 2 coats let dry least couple hours or more then paint.

Are there any steps you would do different?

 

[6872xtc]

High solids rattle can stuff is a big difference for the durability of the finish.
I don't know where to find it in a retail store. I get mine from my hardware supply vendor. It has some of the same odor as 'real' paint.
Other than that, it sounds like a good plan!

 

[jekquistk5]

Sounds about right, I always just use Rusto Hammered on everything with good results.

 

[Carcinogen]

If you have the air to blast it why not just get a cheap $10 harbor freight gun and some real paint? This seems like an excellent project to practice on.

 

[brans87]

Can't do that at work and garage is to cluttered to do it in there and not stupid enough to do it in the drive way with wife's highlander there!

 

[HankScorpio]

I also like the hammered paint. Seems to be alot tougher than the other stuff in rattle cans. On anything larger I would get a cheap gun and spray something out of big cans. Especially if you can add a bit of hardener like tractor paint. For some small engine mounts just use hammered, it's good stuff.

 

[CrpMag122]

I have never used another rattle can product as tough as this stuff http://www.vhtpaint.com/specialty/vht-epoxy-all-weather-paint

It is self etching and takes an absolute beating to make it chip.