respraying AV rack

[martin day]

Hi I have a black sounds organisation rack with smoked glass that i want to spray silver/chrome.

I know I can buy the cans of paint to respray it but for the paint to 'take' it obviously needs a 'key' to attach to which they advise by rubbing down the metalwork otherwise the paint will not stick.

But I am sure I read that you can actually get a spray that will form the 'key' for the paint to sit on?

Does anyone know of this or if anyone has any other advice to do this I would be grateful.

Thanks
Martin.

[*ChrisB*]

You will need to prep the surface so the paint has something to key to, just 'scotch' the surface 1st, making sure you dont miss a bit ! & then paint, followed ideally by lacquering for the best finish

[martin day]

Thanks Chris. The Scotch stuff looks quite good. Are car accessory shops the best places to get this or do B&Q etc do it?

[MR ETOME]

Hi Martin,

I've been thinking about doing this but I want to go the other way, silver to piano black. What paint are you using and where did you purchase?

Thanks in advance.
MR.E

[martin day]

I Haven't bought any paint yet. I wanted to get answer on the preparation first. But there are numerous spray cans available in all the DIY places so I don't think you will have much trouble especially as you re going from silver to black. By the way how are you intending to prepare the surface first?

[*ChrisB*]

Originally Posted by martin day

Thanks Chris. The Scotch stuff looks quite good. Are car accessory shops the best places to get this or do B&Q etc do it?

I think you'd have a better chance of finding it in a motor shop, I'm sure any friendly local car bodyshop would give you some, alternatively ask them how much they'd charge to do it, you should be assured of a pro finish too

If you get stuck just finding some scotch then just 'pm' me your address & I'll pop some in the post !

Chris