Rust-Oleum Universal All Surface Metallic Spray Paint, Gunmetal Gray

Spray matches, just the one I needed 😎

Purchased two cans, one was a dud. No pressure in can, not returnable. The can that worked was ok. Color is darker than it appears in photos .

It worked for my need.

I'm by no means a professional artist. I have a little art studio at home where I paint as a hobby. Except I usually paint on canvas using soft body acrylic paint. I'm much less educated when it comes to spray painting household items. But what I do understand is paint opacity, and when it comes to metallic paint the principles of its opacity are the same whether it comes out of a tube or a can. It's important to understand that shimmery/metallic paints are NOT opaque. They're going to be somewhat translucent. The shimmer you get from a metallic paint is usually from either mica (rocks) or some type of manufactured glitter. If these particles were mixed into an opaque paint base, they would completely disappear. I just don't want people to be disappointed in the results they get from using a metallic paint if they were expecting it to be more opaque than it is. To get the best results from metallic finishes, use a base coat first as a primer. I personally recommend black as your primer color for metallics, unless you are using something like a clear glitter spray that is totally translucent. In my photos I used the turquoise metallic spray paint, and since it's already got a paint color built in I used a black base. There's two main reasons why black is the preferred base color: it enhances a metallic finish much better than a white base. It just shows up better, and won't look as streaky. Even if you miss a few spots, which I certainly did, it's far less noticeable. Dark colors also reflect more light. Because metallic spray paint is semi-sheer, it also means you'll need less coats over a black base to achieve a good color result. You can technically get an opaque result with a metallic spray paint, but you'll need to apply SEVERAL coats which means more time and more money since you may have to buy extra cans. I do wish companies that make spray paints added opacity information on the cans the way most artist paints do. Otherwise it goes without saying that customers will be disappointed if they're not getting a result they expect. Lastly, keep in mind that metallics are more prone to fading over time (years though, not days or months) when exposed to UV light. So I definitely recommend adding a protective clear coat over it. Something that seals the paint and offers some UV protection and added durability so the paint doesn't chip off. I like using Krylon's Crystal Clear acrylic coating for those reasons, plus it is moisture resistant. I guess it just depends on what you're painting and what is important to you. Anyway, I love how the turquoise metallic color turned out on some otherwise ugly (but useful) black plastic crates. I did two coats. The black base gives it some added dimension, almost an ombre look. I plan to place them on some highly reflective stainless steel shelves which is one reason I went with a metallic finish for these crates. Now I want to spray everything in the house this color!

I absolutely love this paint!! The color is spectacular and the handle doesn't hurt my hand like traditional spray paint cans. Only one coat is needed. I'll definitely buy this again!