DIY Paint - Handles, grill, vent etc

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DIY Paint - Handles, grill, vent etc

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Just wondered if anyone coukd point me in right direction regarding painting these items myself. i plan on rollering my van soon and was wondering if process is similar for the grill and handles but use spray paint instead? Ie flat back, high build primer, flat, paint, flat, paint etc? I do have black rustoleum too but imagine it would be impossible to roller?

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Re: DIY Paint - Handles, grill, vent etc

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prep as youve said, I would try satin blck , get a rustoleum rattlecan as its decent stuff
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ive been using hammerite Smooth satin black on wiper arms mirror frames(synchro style) and door handles. Got a very good finnish so far.
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Re: DIY Paint - Handles, grill, vent etc

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Rustoleum thins quite nicely with white spirit (to a consistency similar to that of single cream), then use a foam brush to apply - flats nicely.

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