Spray painting metal shelves

[fartingspartan]

Hi,

So looking to spray paint some shelves - White.

Have applied a primer coat last night and it suggested leaving for 24 hours before "rubbing down".

What should I rub it down with? Sandpaper? what type?

I am going to be spraying "gloss White" spray onto it if that makes a difference.

Advice appreciated.

 

[ci_newman]

Wet'n'dry sand paper, something with a really fine grade (e.g. 1200 grit).

 

[Maccapacca]

As above, all you are doing is taking off the high spots and all the brush hairs you've left, lightly rub down even 'wet' the wet and dry

 

[paintguy]

Despite it's name, wet & dry should always be used wet, as suggested.

If you're spraying over with gloss white you don't need to go as fine as 1200. Something like 800 would be perfect but it depends what you have available or what you can get hold of.

A light rub to get rid of any lumps and bumps should suffice.

 

[fartingspartan]

Thanks for advice all.

Wet & Dry - is that a B&Q thing or a halfords one?

 

[paintguy]

Halfords will definitely have it, B&Q maybe.