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Repainting a metal "girl" headboard
2005
I have been given a metal "girl" head board that is white and want to paint it chestnut brown for my son.
Can you tell me what products to use? Do I prime first?
Thank you
hobbyist - Toronto
I don't know what a metal girl head board is, but if it's anything like a metal girl mudflap, I'm sure your son will love it :-)
You probably want paint made for metal, like Rustoleum or Krylon rather than wall paint. Usually the paint can will have preparation instructions. Cleaning the existing paint with a scrub brush
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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2005
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