Acrylic paint on tin

I was wondering if anyone has had any success using acrylic paint to cover tin surfaces? If so was there any pre prep of the tin involved?

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6 replies since 30th May 2011 • Last reply 30th May 2011

Reply #1:

hmm, I would probably do a spray paint base coat first to prime the surface. Then paint with your acrylics and seal it with a spray paint clear coat.

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Reply #2:

Those are good tips. But i would also add roughing up the surface first with some sand paper just to make sure your paint doesnt easily peel off.

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Reply #3:

Son does Warhammer either paints them with Chaos black or more often than not paints straight on the metal models

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Reply #4:

@ Pammerz - YES! Sandpaper would be great for that and the paint would stick easier.

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Reply #5:

I have on metal, glass and leatherette, If you dont want to roughen the surface which works well you can paint the design on and the cover it with a acrylic gloss which on a custom bag I painted really worked so i cant see why it wouldnt work on metal.

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Reply #6:

you really need to check the label on your acrylic paint ( one i picked up thinking it would be ok wasn;t , but i've got others in the brand that are fine )
i have never sanded or put on a base coat to my tins that i've done just painted straight on to the tin and used a gloss that is made for use on that project

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