Page 1 of 1
Garage door paint and getting a smooth finish
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:19 pm
by Damodamo
I want to repeat a previously sprayed garage door. Is is a terrible idea to use spray paint to get an even finish? If so what is the best paint to use to get a great smooth finish. I've tried Hammerite elsewhere and it's tricky. Any suggestions would very welcome.
Re: Garage door paint and getting a smooth finish
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:55 pm
by stoneyboy
Hi damodamo
You could try using car spray cans but it will be difficult to spray such a large area. You will also have to try a small area to check compatibility with the existing paint. Failing this buy/hire a spray kit.
Regards S
Re: Garage door paint and getting a smooth finish
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:21 am
by Damodamo
Thank you. I was thinking of using ordinary paint (from a pot) and a fine brush to avoid brush marks. Is that doable?
Re: Garage door paint and getting a smooth finish
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:11 pm
by stoneyboy
Hi damodamo
If the existing finish is the original spray finish paint you must try small areas to check compatibility. Some doors are coated with a plasticised paint which is a pig to overpaint.
Certainly you could try a brush finish but it will always look like a brush finish.
Regards S