[jmt90404]

I want to paint my oak cabinets so that it resembles the finish on a car. The color I want to use is black. I generally don't want to invest in an automotive spray gun and compressor though. Is there any method and products that might be able to accomplish this look?

[labman]

If you are good, you could make a nice job of it with spray cans, although a big project might take quite a few. Mask well. You can buy high gloss enamels, but most of them are going to leave brush marks. A very short nap roller might leave more of the orange peal look many automotive finishes have.

You might look at a Japanned finish or an old nitrocellulose lacquer finish if you can find them. They are typically very high gloss. The final finish may be the result of sanding and polishing, a very tedious task on a whole kitchen of cabinets.

You could drop into a paint store and ask their advice.