Rust-Oleum 262662 Universal All Surface Metallic Spray Paint, 11 oz, Dark Steel

I purchased this paint after having bought a more expensive paint that I was very dissatisfied with. I am very pleased with how nice this paint is to work with. It seems to go on even and doesn't easily run. As the directions state, use several thin coats. The metallic color is very nice. To me, it has somewhat of a pewter color, which is what I was looking for. I painted a vintage lamp base with this paint and it looks great and very professional. It drys quickly and again, has a very nice color to it. I would definitely purchase this paint again, and anybody looking for either a dark steel or pewter metallic finish for a DIY home project, I would highly recommend.

I'm by no means a professional artist. I have a little art studio at home where I paint as a hobby. Except I usually paint on canvas using soft body acrylic paint. I'm much less educated when it comes to spray painting household items. But what I do understand is paint opacity, and when it comes to metallic paint the principles of its opacity are the same whether it comes out of a tube or a can.It's important to understand that shimmery/metallic paints are NOT opaque. They're going to be somewhat translucent. The shimmer you get from a metallic paint is usually from either mica (rocks) or some type of manufactured glitter. If these particles were mixed into an opaque paint base, they would completely disappear. I just don't want people to be disappointed in the results they get from using a metallic paint if they were expecting it to be more opaque than it is.To get the best results from metallic finishes, use a base coat first as a primer. I personally recommend black as your primer color for metallics, unless you are using something like a clear glitter spray that is totally translucent. In my photos I used the turquoise metallic spray paint, and since it's already got a paint color built in I used a black base. There's two main reasons why black is the preferred base color: it enhances a metallic finish much better than a white base. It just shows up better, and won't look as streaky. Even if you miss a few spots, which I certainly did, it's far less noticeable. Dark colors also reflect more light.Because metallic spray paint is semi-sheer, it also means you'll need less coats over a black base to achieve a good color result. You can technically get an opaque result with a metallic spray paint, but you'll need to apply SEVERAL coats which means more time and more money since you may have to buy extra cans. I do wish companies that make spray paints added opacity information on the cans the way most artist paints do. Otherwise it goes without saying that customers will be disappointed if they're not getting a result they expect.Lastly, keep in mind that metallics are more prone to fading over time (years though, not days or months) when exposed to UV light. So I definitely recommend adding a protective clear coat over it. Something that seals the paint and offers some UV protection and added durability so the paint doesn't chip off. I like using Krylon's Crystal Clear acrylic coating for those reasons, plus it is moisture resistant. I guess it just depends on what you're painting and what is important to you.Anyway, I love how the turquoise metallic color turned out on some otherwise ugly (but useful) black plastic crates. I did two coats. The black base gives it some added dimension, almost an ombre look. I plan to place them on some highly reflective stainless steel shelves which is one reason I went with a metallic finish for these crates. Now I want to spray everything in the house this color!

I have all my bumpers painted with this. No clear coat, just base. I like it quite a bit, its a nice color and pretty close to the toyota dark metallic trim color from the late 90s. No worries about trail scratches, or shopping cart dings, just scuff and shoot, this paint basically blends itself, and the dry time isn't terrible either. I started using this color many years ago and it's been getting harder to find in store for the past few. Glad I could stock up, I go through about 2-3 cans a year or so, so I should be good for a while.

I love Rust-Oleum spray paint because it goes on smooth, dries quickly, and has great coverage. I have a few tricks to painting with spray cans that works every time. The can of paint cannot be cold. I sat the can in front of the baseboard heater for about an hour to warm it up. To keep from getting drips, drizzles, and messy fingers, I make sure I press on the nozzle so that it sprays upward. The result was perfectly painted frames and the base of a table.

Rustoleum always makes great products. Spray can makes life even easier and half the wait time!! Looks amazing. No harsh smell.

Excellent color, finish, and coverage! I painted over a chrome finish and it looks wonderful. We always spray aerosol paint outside, so smell was not a factor.