Gold and/or silver spray paint that goes on smooth?

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Bucksears

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I've been using Rustoleum Universal spray paint (with the pistol grip/trigger nozzle) in Titanium Silver and Pure Gold for a while now. The problem is, it's really hit/miss where or not I'm going to get a good smooth finish on top; i.e. smooth enough to apply a clear decal.

Only reason I keep using these is because they look great if you get the application smooth enough, has a nice subtle sparkle and it has no issues with a clearcoat finish afterward. (Some metallics run once clearcoat is applied.)
Another gold I've used is Testors Extreme Lacquer, in the small spray cans. Another looks great when it works, but the cans have a tendency to clog.

Anyone using a gold or silver spray paint that is pretty consistently smooth?
 
I've used this stuff with good results. The key is to start with a primer that leaves a smooth finish, like Rustoleum Bonding Primer, and then go over it with this. I do 5 or 6 coats of each. Start with two very light mist coats. You want to give the paint molecules a chance to bond with the pedal enclosure and then subsequent coats will bond better to the existing paint particles. Then the third and fourth coats should transition to being heavier, but still not going for complete coverage until the 5th and 6th coats.

With the Rustoleum stuff, it's fast drying and you can apply subsequent coats as soon as it's dry to the touch.

Between your primer, color, and clear, I like to wait at least a week to give each type of paint time to cure.
 
Thanks guys.
I'll give @BuddytheReow 's method a shot, then might try the Stops Rust variants.
I've got enough half-used (if even that) spray paint cans in my house & garage to start a mini museum, and my OCD won't let it go.
 
I like to give my rattle cans a 15 minute spa first. Stick them in a pan or what not full of hot water and let the water continue to run into it at a dribble to keep the temp up. Be cautious if you have suor hot hot water though.
Goes on smoother but also expells faster.
Or, on a warm day, sit them out on the concrete in the sun for a couple hours.
 
jwin615 said:
I like to give my rattle cans a 15 minute spa first. Stick them in a pan or what not full of hot water and let the water continue to run into it at a dribble to keep the temp up. Be cautious if you have suor hot hot water though.
Goes on smoother but also expells faster.
Or, on a warm day, sit them out on the concrete in the sun for a couple hours.
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This. I also found giving the enclosure a quick bake or blast with a heat gun helps too.
 
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