Changed my tune on spray paint after a backyard disaster

Ngl, I used to think spray paint was foolproof for outdoor metal. But my patio chairs are now a sticky, peeling mess, and I'm never skipping primer again.

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dianamiller1mo ago

Did you use the kind meant for metal? I made that mistake on a garden gate once and it bubbled up in two days. Primer is the only thing that sticks to outdoor metal for real, it bites into the surface. Without it, any moisture or heat just lifts the paint right off. Now I have to scrape all that gunk off and start over, which is the worst part. A lesson you only need to learn once.

jenny_jackson1mo agoMost Upvoted

So how much sanding are we talking, like a quick once-over or a full strip-down?

henderson.mason1mo ago

What primer did you end up using? @dianamiller's right about it needing to bite in, but scuffing the surface with sandpaper first makes a huge difference too.