what is the best type of paint to paint a 2 slot with?

i want to paint my 2 slot, not sure if i should use spraypaint or what. can someone give me some ideas?

spray paint is fine, just don't rush it or you'll get an uneven surface.

And just read the can before you spray.

you may wish to prime it first.

thanks for the info, maybe i'll buy a set of tips also.

Don't paint, powdercoat!

I got some black Rustoleum appliance spray epoxy for my 2-slot. I'm really happy with the way it turned out, and it is supposed to be very resistance to chipping. Plus, no priming required.

A few things to consider:

- I don't care what kind of spray paint you get, you should definitely sand and prime the surface.
- Sand with a fine grit sandpaper or steel wool
- wipe the surface down with a slightly damp cloth and LET IT DRY!
- paint in sweeping motions going clear past the edge of the cover! Or else you will get paint build up on the edges and that will suck
- apply many coats. Don't try to be perfect the first pass. Cover what you can each time and fill in as you do the subsequent coats
- the last coat should be completely evenly applied
- when drying between coats (at least 30 min between), make sure you leave it somewhere where there is minimal dust. I made a box to cover the top, but is open on the sides to allow the fumes to dissipate

-IF YOU SCREW UP, finish the coat and let it dry a day. Then sand down the area to a level surface and wipe clean.

Or powdercoat it!


Incidently , I've been looking into chroming a couple covers, but there ain't many shops that do true chrome plating these days. Chroming is not a paint job but an electrochemical process that applies chromium to the steel surface by applying a charge across the metal while sitting in a solution containing the Cr. The process is complicated by the fact that Cr can be highly carcinogenic in that form before plating.

But it looks fuckin' cool.

I have messed up too many paint jobs, so I just took mine to Maaco.

what is this powdercoat you all speak of?