OK, I want to paint a couple of items with a brushed stainless finish using spray cans. I want a durable finish that won't look bad after a few weeks of daily use.What do I need to do? Items are knockoffs that are similar to this...
OK, I want to paint a couple of items with a brushed stainless finish using spray cans. I want a durable finish that won't look bad after a few weeks of daily use.What do I need to do? Items are knockoffs that are similar to this...
But that would be like painting a DeLorean! 
Do you want them to look like stainless?
EvanB wrote: Do you want them to look like stainless?
Nope, want to paint them two different colors and then either paint a logo or add a decal. Just want to make them look different and make sure nobody "mistakes" them for their cups.
1988RedT2 wrote: But that would be like painting a DeLorean!
Not that there's anything wrong with that...
Just scuff with scotchbrite and use an enamel paint. Rustoleum would work fine.
In reply to EvanB:
Thanks! Wasn't sure if I needed to use a primer since it's stainless.
If there is no plastic you could bake them to help cure the paint. Might stink up the oven tho
Generic rattle can advise, based on my own experience, is that cheap stuff doesn't go on well or stay on long. This is one that price really does correlate with quality.
Oh, and the John Deere Blitz black is supposed to be amazing. No experience myself with the stuff.
A thought.
Heat shrink tubing is available in sizes over 4" and in a variety of colors as well as crystal clear. It would be very durable and the clear could be shrunk over a spray color of your choice.
Cut "ass" from Grassroots Motorsports bumper sticker, peel, apply, win!
i would apply sticker/decal you want, then paint, then remove the sticker/decal so it leaves that shape but in stainless
Toyman01 wrote: A thought. Heat shrink tubing is available in sizes over 4" and in a variety of colors as well as crystal clear. It would be very durable and the clear could be shrunk over a spray color of your choice.
This, just shrink wrap it would be the easy thing. Then maybe stickers.
Another option, If you have access to a blasting cabinet, is to tape off the logo, then blast the rest of it.
If anything called for that old-school toolbox crinkle finish, this is it.
jere wrote: If there is no plastic you could bake them to help cure the paint. Might stink up the oven tho
They claim you shouldn't wash the cups in the dishwasher, so I'm hesitant to bake to cure. Was figuring I might set them out in the sun for a day or two after the paint dries.
Toyman01 wrote: A thought. Heat shrink tubing is available in sizes over 4" and in a variety of colors as well as crystal clear. It would be very durable and the clear could be shrunk over a spray color of your choice.
That would definitely help with durability. I'm going to have to find some clear heat shrink that will fit. 
edizzle89 wrote: i would apply sticker/decal you want, then paint, then remove the sticker/decal so it leaves that shape but in stainless
That's another very good suggestion!
Do a wrap. Cut offs oughta be cheap if not free. CF comes to mind.
Call me a young 'un, but if your lip sees the side of the "mug," I don't know how the hole it, putting my mouth on rattle can paint everyday doesn't seem like something I'd want to do.
z31maniac wrote: Call me a young 'un, but if your lip sees the side of the "mug," I don't know how the hole it, putting my mouth on rattle can paint everyday doesn't seem like something I'd want to do.
"Young 'un"...
I'm planning on taping off the top 1/2" and not painting it.
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