You want it to soak in.
Can you spray paint gold light fixture.
Spray on 2 3 light coats let dry and then put it back together.
I would recommend at least overnight longer if you can wait.
Spray a light coat of spray paint in a glossy formula over the object you are working on after about 3 5 minutes spray another light coat on.
Lightly rub 100 grit sandpaper over the surface to lightly scratch the surface to provide some tooth for the paint to adhere.
You can use a chip brush for this.
Continue to spray the primer onto the fixture until you have lightly covered over the brass or gold.
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Remove sanding grit with a tack cloth.
Yes it is dry to touch quickly but the paint has not fully cured and hardened.
I totally changed the look of the painted metal light fixture on the ceiling by adding a round globe.
Yes yes you can.
Simply apply the paint either long way around the shade or short up and down strokes making your way around the shade.
Several light coats are better than one heavy one.
Acrylic latex spray paint remove the lightbulb from the fixture if you have decided to remodel your plain metal light fixtures by adding a coat of paint you will have to contend with a few complications.
Glass sconces or globes are mostly interchangeable nowadays too which makes this a super project.
Spray your entire fixture with at least two coats.
The process is simple involving light sanding priming painting and sealing.
One of the projects at the top of my list this month was to replace the outdated brass light fixtures in monkey boy s bedroom and my craft room.
Keep the spray can at least 4 to 6 inches from the surface of the fixture to avoid overspray and running primer.
Then let it dry and cure as long as possible.
Do make sure your paint is not too thick and try to apply evenly.
Now comes the hard part beg your husband to help you install it or if you get really inpatient desperate just put it up yourself after turning off the power to the whole house at the breaker box just to be safe and there you have it.
For dappled finishes or for light fixtures with intricate parts brush on techniques afford more control.
First because metal is a hard nonporous surface it is highly resistant to primer and paint adhesion.