What would be the effect of using a car engine spray paint to paint my metal stair railings inside my home?

Question

What would be the effect of using a car engine spray paint to paint my metal stair railings inside my home?

Answer 1

That paint is designed to 'heat cure'.

Do you have some means of heating the railing?

Answer 2

That would be fine, but you may not want it if you have young kids l*****g it.

Answer 3

Car engine paint is a high temp paint with good bonding qualities, If you like the color, go for it !

Answer 4

There should not be any long term effects of using car engine paint on stair railings.  Once most of the solvents have evaporated out of the paint to allow it to set, it should be pretty safe for use inside a house.  You need to be careful of the solvents and the overspray (the little bits of airborne paint) when using it.  Make sure you pick a dry day with a bit of breeze and open as many windows as you can.  At the very least, you need to wear a face dust mask to ensure you don;t breathe in all the airborne paint particles.  Take regular breaks from spraying and use plenty of dust sheets, particularly in the immediate vicinity (unless you want everything the same colour as the railings!

PS.  Remember to flat back the existing paint - use something like a 400 grit paper to make sure the paint sticks!

Good Luck  

Answer 5

It would give it a nice finish and last long.

Answer 6

Be careful of spray paint fumes.  You should take the railings outside.

Answer 7

I wouldn't use it. buy from Sherwin Williams what is called DTM ( paint to metal) is a lot safer, no fumes and won't harm kids or pets