Aerosol spray paint - for car, metal, plastic and decor
Spray running? Wrong distance or coat too thick - two classic mistakes everyone makes the first time.
Aerosol paint is fast, precise and needs no spray equipment. Small surfaces, touch-ups, decor projects. Not for large areas - a 400 ml can covers 1-1.5 m² per coat on standard colours. Metallics and fluorescents give less, around 0.8-1 m².
How to apply correctly. Hold the can 25-30 cm from the surface. Move continuously left to right with 50% overlap between passes. Thin coats - three thin ones beat one thick one every time. Wait 5-10 minutes between coats for the solvent to flash off. Below +10°C don't apply - paint won't dry evenly.
Spray for car and metal - standard RAL colours, metallics, chrome. Body touch-ups, wheels, engine parts. Some cans combine primer and topcoat in one - 3-in-1 for quick repairs.
Spray for plastic - look for adhesion promoter or for plastics on the label. PVC and ABS accept most aerosols. Polypropylene (PP/PE) is tricky - needs a dedicated plastic primer before painting.
Heat-resistant spray - for exhaust pipes, engine parts, barbecue grills. Rated for 200-400°C depending on the product.
Spray for decor and craft - RAL and NCS shades, matt or gloss, for wood, metal, cardboard, plant pots. Touch-dry in 10-20 minutes at room temperature.
Full cure is 24-48 hours. For daily-use parts like wheels or furniture, wait 48 hours before any mechanical stress.
A standard 400 ml can covers 1-1.5 m² per coat, depending on colour and surface. Metallic and fluorescent shades give lower coverage - 0.8-1 m². For detailed parts (furniture, wheels) plan two cans per average piece.
Hold the can 25-30 cm from the surface, move steadily left to right with 50% overlap. Thin coats are the trick - 3 thin coats look better than one thick one. Wait 5-10 minutes between coats for the solvent to flash off.
Yes, but look for cans labelled for plastic or plastic adhesion. Hard plastics (PVC, ABS) take most paints; polypropylene (PP, PE) is tricky and needs a dedicated plastic primer before painting.
Common causes: too far away (over 35 cm) - paint dries in midair; temperature below +10°C; coat too thick; wet or dusty surface. Fix: apply thinner coats at room temperature on a properly prepared surface.
At +20°C spray paint is touch-dry in 10-20 minutes and handleable in 1-2 hours. Full cure (maximum scratch and impact resistance) is 24-48 hours. For daily-use parts (wheels, furniture) wait 48 hours.
