Originally Posted by
wsteve464
Sounds like you are going to do a temporary paint job until you figure out what color you want from a pro?
If that is the case go to the local Do it Center Home Depot Lowes whatever and get the cheapest paint you can find, $4-5 a can. Buy 2 of each primer, paint and a clear about $30 plus some 600 or so grit wet/dry sand paper. Sand the original paint wipe it down with lacquer thinner and primer it sand the primer with wet sandpaper put on a couple of coats of primer sanding in between then spray the color do the same sand wet then the final clear no sanding. It won't be the most durable finish but assuming it is only a temp finish it will be good enough.
Satisfaction of doing a job yourself --- Priceless
And to add yes I have done exactly this, I wanted to see if I wanted a mat/satin finish as opposed to a glossy finish or not.
I'll add one step in here.. Use a purpose made tack cloth ($2) just before any painting, not between coats but any time after sanding or away from it for a few hours. Chemically cleaned and lint free are musts and honestly each of those steps only takes a few minutes.. If sanding between coats I switch to super fine steel wool instead of sandpaper myself, I find I can do a more even and controlled sanding of pipes and round things like frames vs sandpaper..