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    Arty Mermaid Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2006, 02:06 PM
    Painting Metal Shutters Indoors
    Hello There

    I am an artist who has been commissioned to work with young people in a community centre.

    The project is to paint a internal roller shutter (steel or aluminium I think). I think it would be best to use spray paints but it is in inside and is a kitchen / café shutter.

    I would like to us acrylic paint as they are nice and bright but I think these will flake??

    Can some advise me of undercoat - I will obviously need to put somekind of primer on it.

    If anyone can shed any light I would really appreciate some guidance. The shutter cannot be taken down and must be painted in situ!

    Many thanks

    The Mermaid.
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    Dec 1, 2006, 08:41 PM
    Only thing I can think of is scuff the shutters with sand paper and use automotive primer as a base. To get this in a non-spray can form you may have to go to a automotive supply house.This should adhere to the surface very well.

    Have you asked anyone at the paint store what they recommend?
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