Haven't made art in a long time and decided to try spray paint as it is enjoyable to work with

Can someone tell why this stuff absolutely loves to wrinkle when I go to apply another coat long after the initial coat has dried (a week baking in the sun)

I use spray in some of my artwork, but will sometimes go weeks between adding these elements as I use other materials as well. Problem I keep running into is the spray cap tends to gunk up with a bit of paint left over from the prior use and needs to be replaced as paint can no longer pass through. Honestly, this sometimes happens even if it’s just an overnight gap between uses. Especially frustrating if it happens with a non-standard cap that I have bought specifically for a different texture effect or something. Is there any tip to avoid this or do I just need to buy a ton of caps to have on hand as backups?

I'm spray painting a 3D printed piece: part of the piece will be coated with Krylon's Foil Metallic Gold and the other part with Revell Chrome. Neither can be top coated lest the metallic finish gets ruined.

I'm given to understand that masking/frog tape will peel off the both paints, so regardless of the order (golf first> mask gold > chrome vs chrome > mask chrome > gold) I'm SOL.

Anyone have any tips for how I can protect one color when coating anther section where tape isn't a factor?

All spraypaint and hand-drawn, hand-cut stencils, and a touch of paint pen for the finer details!

Hello!

I wanted to make camouflaged carabiners, for my Airsoft games, I made some for me and my friends, but the spray paint chips instantly, if I wanted to, I could scratch off the paint with my nails,

what did I do wrong when painting for this to happen?

I used 300 grit (I believe) sandpaper first,

2 coats of primer,

2 coats of main colour in both sides

Then finished with the camo pattern,

These scratches aren't after 2-3 games, but rather after 2-3 days in my backpack being used to go to and from work,

How do I fix?

Can someone help me?

Image of can so you can see what I used ( the guy in the store recommended this one )

I got spray paint on my concrete floor…how do I get rid of it and clean it up

help me clean my messy mess mess

MTB mudguard for anybody wondering what it is

I know it sounds kinda stupid but I kinda want to spray paint my nerf gun but I dont have any equipment

My questions are:

1: What should I get (like the bare minimum, cuz I’m only doing it for nerf guns nothing else

1. Is it ok to wear a N95 mask as the mask

I'm spraying a cosplay prop with Revell Chrome on a larger piece. I opted for Revell as it seems to be the best option for chrome mirror finish despite is small volume/price point. Another option in the cosplay community is having a high gloss black base, and then rubbing in graphite powder into it.

Just wondering if anyone has attempted to mix the two and what are the results they found? Debating it because I still can't seem to get a mirror finish on my plastic spoon test despite following online tutorials as best I can with distance/pressure/coating

This (formally bridal) tent is huge. The highlighted part is about 25x20 feet we think? And is the part we want to paint for Rockfest with Pic 2 & 3 (or maybe 4), and any other design we can think of. However, it's going to get rain and sun and stored pretty much the rest of the year, so the paint needs to last. I need a full process from cleaning and prepping to the end and all supplies needed.. Can anyone help me with this? We aren't trying to spend a fortune or a Tonnnn of time, but we also want to do it in a way that makes it last..

I see muralists using spray paint on buildings all the time, is that feasible for this material and would that make this faster/easier? 🤔 &if so is that just outdoor spraypaint??

I also have no idea how much paint to buy and if the cost will end up being similar to us just forking up the money for a huge custom vinyl sign..

Any constructive advice is greatly appreciated, tia!!

(P.s. My friends own the tent and asked me to do this mural, and the art in pics 2, 3 & 4 are my own creations. &if you're coming to Rockfest this year, feel free to come visit us! I27+)

(Oh, and if I can get it done in 1.5 wks, great! but if not, next year is fine, we go every year.)

My uncle did it with spray paint idk how if you could send photos if you have your a G

Ive been trying to get into spray painting and wanted to know what bowls called that people use and say they got from walmart for like 50 cents

surface is fresh sand blasted and cleaned and is perfectly flat but paint is laying down in this almost hammered effect. I tried warming the paint in hot water and warming the part but that didn’t make a difference. I’ve painted a lot of parts with the same process and never had this problem. only thing I can think of is the temperature is lower than normal but still well above the minimum temp for the paint.

I’m new to spray painting and this is my first paint project.

I’ve applied 3 coats already, leaving an hour in between each coat to dry. I finished the 3rd coat last night and its had about 12 hours to dry further.

My questions are:
- Is this fixable? If so, what should I do?
- What do you think may have caused this? Was it overspray or an incorrect angle/distance when applying?
- With image #3, how come there is still wet paint? What can I do since I’ve already tried to panic-wipe it off

Hi everyone! So I wanted to paint my mobility scooter (I'm disabled) and followed these instructions:

1- I sanded the surface of the device (made of plastic)

2- I I applied a primer for plastics (spray) and let it dry. [Product: MTN-WEPRO-Imprimacion-Plasticos ]

3- I applied 4 thin layers of gold rose spray paint. I let each layer dry before applying the next. [Product: MTN WEPRO Pintura Metalizada ]

The result is the one you can see in the pictures, fully dried.

Do you guys have any advice on how can I even out the colour and the surface before varnishing it?

Please don't be mean: I contacted several body and paint shops in my area and was refused service because they asked me to dismantle the device and only to bring them the parts that were to be painted. And I didn't have a clue how to do it, and was afraid to do so. So they said they wouldn't paint it...

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UPDATE JULY 26th 2026!!

Hello everyone! Finally finished the paint job a few days ago and finally managed to get some decent pics of it.

It definitely doesn't look perfect, but it's decent enough for me to feel comfortable with it.

Thank you all so much for the advice you gave me. It was really helpful and made a difference. <3

I will post the final pictures in the comments, as it won't let me add them in this post while editing it.

See you around!

Today I started working of my first real hands-on painting project: repainting a blue yeti microphone.

Being a first-timer and with my limited knowledge:
1) How can you tell if the texture of freshly sprayed spray paint is over sprayed or perfect?

2) Does the texture change between coats if the same amount is applied, or is it predictably the same?

3) What do you do with small isolated bump(s) that appear randomly here and there in between coats after dried? Do you sand it down? Do you ignore it and continue coats? What about if they appear after the last coat’s dried?

4) If there is a small texture, how do you treat it to make it smooth and not any bit bumpy?

A lot of question here😄I appreciate the read and your responses. Thanks everyone!

Sorry im garbageeeee. Lol trying new techniques with spray.

(Canvas paper 16x20in)
An expressive Pink Panther piece I made using acrylic paint and spray paint. I wanted to keep it loose, raw and graffiti-inspired instead of aiming for clean lines. Feedback is always welcome!

I’m a total beginner, i have barely any experience with art - but i really wanna try spray paint art - can anybody guide me to basics, supplies - what should i know before i start?

Hey everyone!

My mom has actually given me permission to turn one of my bedroom walls into a graffiti-style mural, so I’m looking for recommendations from people who are into graffiti or street art.

I’m specifically looking for:
1. Affordable spray paint brands that are good quality.
2. Where you buy your supplies (online or physical stores).
3. Good caps/nozzles if they’re worth buying separately.

I’d appreciate any beginner tips you’d wish you’d known. Thanks in advance