Rust-Oleum 330480 Universal All Surface Metallic Spray Paint, 11 oz, Turquoise

This review is for the Rust-Oleum 330480 Universal All Surface Turquois Metallic Spray Paint - other colors may have a different result. I am an experienced spray painter of both cans and HPLV sprayers.This paint was applied on prepared furniture grade Baltic Birch plywood. Humidity was low, temperature within the acceptable range of the paint, paint was applied in a filtered inflatable spray booth.This paint states that it is a paint and primer in one. When compared to other 2 in 1 (paint & primer) paints, I found this paint has a low build and somewhat thin which means that any surface grain characteristics did not get covered well after two coats. I also found the metallic effect particles would pool out resulting in a kind of metallic marble effect - not the even metallic effect I was looking for. I applied two coats within the specified 1 hour period and allowed to dry for 24 hours. I then wet sanded with 600 grit sandpaper and cleaned the surface. 48 hours after initial application I applied the final coat. Coverage was good and color was ok but not stellar and the metallic pooling was still evident. Finish was very smooth.I did find the spray can trigger very easy to use and very comfortable when compared to simple push-button spray cans. I also found the fan spray pattern was very good. The excellent spray pattern helps prevent drip formation and provides even paint application without striping. With that spray pattern comes a lot of overspray so prepare your paint area and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (respirator, also recommend Tyvec suit if spraying a large project).I think this paint would work well on clean metal without a primer. After painting wood, I think better results would have been obtained by a white or grey basecoat (even a spray-fill primer) and then light sanding prior to this paint application.

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!

Love this color!

Nice metallic finish and sheen. Do NOT like the spray nozzle top, its too big and hard to maneuver, large top makes it harder to get into tight areas of item you are spraying, would be better off with good old fashion style spray nozzle. Also, very limited amount of coverage per can, ie. (I had to purchase extra can in order to complete my project which would not have been necessary with basic Rust Oleum or a different brand spray paint.

Super vibrant color. Easy to apply looks great.