AboutTony Gallagher Expertise I can answer questions on all interior and exterior painted surfaces. Ranging from new plaster and woodwork to galvanised metal, rusty metal to exterior render stucco, All external timbers from solid oak to tannalised fencing. I have specialist knowledge on Flame Retardent products for Combustiable and Non Combustiable surfaces. Although some product knowledge of Car finishing I do not feel I have enough experience in that field to be able to offer knowledgable solutions.Colour queries are welcome but I have not got a design background and can only answer semi technical questions with regard to colour.
Experience Fourty years selling decorative products on behalf of major manufacturers such as Permoglaze,Crown,Macphersons,Johnstones, Leyland,Sikkens & Sadolin. More recently in a merchant capacity I have been involved with Dulux, Farrow & Ball and Fired Earth products. I have recently commenced training in enviromentally friendly product ranges, such as vegatable oil paints and varnish.
Organizations PDA (Assoiciate Member)
Education/Credentials H N C Business Management. Several In House achievement certificates for product training.
Past/Present Clients Ford Motor Company. Nissan, MOD, Home Office, The University of Sheffield, Local Goverment.
Question What is the simplest way to paint on top of enamel? I am changing the color of metal, enameled plates to put on the wall as wall art. They are new. The enamel that is already there is thick and shiny.
Answer Stephanie,
Two ways,
Lightily abrade the enamel with fine wet and dry sandpaper about 240 grade then apply an undercoat and then a top coat of the finish you require gloss or satin etc.
You could also use a specialist primer which can act as a double sided tape adhering to the enamel without abrasion and either allowing you to apply a finishing coat or use as a finish itself. Zinsser have a range of products suitable and are easily available on the Internet.
