[SML] Lighting instrument Paint

[Bruce Purdy]

Andrew Dunning via Stagecraft wrote:

> I am spray painting several color frames and touching up a bunch of old
> instruments.  I've been using Rust Oleum's (and then, the ACE store brand)
> high-heat spray.  What seemed to be a no-brainer when I got started now has
> me chasing my tail.  First coats aren't covering all that well and follow-up
> coats result in lifting off the first coats. 

	Are you doing any prep to the instruments before painting? Any slight film of grease would be a problem, and a light sanding would provide more tooth for the paint to hold on to. 

Bruce
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Bruce Purdy
Central New York Magic Theatre Co.
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