I found the Krylon Candy Grape Shimmer Metallic paint results in a great finished product. I will echo what some others have mentioned in these reviews; preparation is everything. All metallic shimmer paints are not meant for opaque cover, they require a base coat. You can have a base coat of the same color you are using (in this case purple) or a flat white or light gray primer coat (which will require a few extra coats of metallic paint).
I find the nozzle on this paint (as well as competitors) hard to hold down when covering a large area. Using good spray technique of depressing at the start of stroke and releasing at the end of stroke will fatigue your finger. You will have a tendency to move your finger forward on the nozzle which will result in the bottom of your finger interfering with the spay and causing blobs of paint. Ideally you should not have any paint on your trigger finger! I suggest using a spray can trigger handle. Shake can periodically during use and occasionally wipe any paint from the nozzle. Spraying metallic paint is tricky with any brand.
The nozzle on this product is not a directional nozzle, at 6-8" the spray is circular and narrow. I used the technique of spraying side to side followed by up and down followed by 45 degree spray pattern provided an even coat without tiger stripes.
My project is a fly ball box (dog sport). I prepped the wood using gray spray-fill primer (automotive primer) with a final 600 grit wet sand prior to painting. I applied two coats a day apart, wet sanded with 600 grit and then applied the final coat. I had no issues with drips or gobs of paint. I was very satisfied with the results and so was my customer. The attached pictures were taken after the second coat but before the wet sand and final coat.
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| Price | $33.49 | — |
| Size | 11-12 oz (color dependent) | 8 oz |
| Colors | 6 | 9 |
| Dry Time | 15 minutes or less | 15 minutes or less |
| Coverage | up to 25 sq ft | up to 15-20 sq ft |
| Usage | Indoor use only | Indoor use only |
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Great Paint!
I found the Krylon Candy Grape Shimmer Metallic paint results in a great finished product. I will echo what some others have mentioned in these reviews; preparation is everything. All metallic shimmer paints are not meant for opaque cover, they require a base coat. You can have a base coat of the same color you are using (in this case purple) or a flat white or light gray primer coat (which will require a few extra coats of metallic paint).I find the nozzle on this paint (as well as competitors) hard to hold down when covering a large area. Using good spray technique of depressing at the start of stroke and releasing at the end of stroke will fatigue your finger. You will have a tendency to move your finger forward on the nozzle which will result in the bottom of your finger interfering with the spay and causing blobs of paint. Ideally you should not have any paint on your trigger finger! I suggest using a spray can trigger handle. Shake can periodically during use and occasionally wipe any paint from the nozzle. Spraying metallic paint is tricky with any brand.The nozzle on this product is not a directional nozzle, at 6-8" the spray is circular and narrow. I used the technique of spraying side to side followed by up and down followed by 45 degree spray pattern provided an even coat without tiger stripes.My project is a fly ball box (dog sport). I prepped the wood using gray spray-fill primer (automotive primer) with a final 600 grit wet sand prior to painting. I applied two coats a day apart, wet sanded with 600 grit and then applied the final coat. I had no issues with drips or gobs of paint. I was very satisfied with the results and so was my customer. The attached pictures were taken after the second coat but before the wet sand and final coat.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019
Color: Candy GrapeVerified Purchase
I found the Krylon Candy Grape Shimmer Metallic paint results in a great finished product. I will echo what some others have mentioned in these reviews; preparation is everything. All metallic shimmer paints are not meant for opaque cover, they require a base coat. You can have a base coat of the same color you are using (in this case purple) or a flat white or light gray primer coat (which will require a few extra coats of metallic paint).
I find the nozzle on this paint (as well as competitors) hard to hold down when covering a large area. Using good spray technique of depressing at the start of stroke and releasing at the end of stroke will fatigue your finger. You will have a tendency to move your finger forward on the nozzle which will result in the bottom of your finger interfering with the spay and causing blobs of paint. Ideally you should not have any paint on your trigger finger! I suggest using a spray can trigger handle. Shake can periodically during use and occasionally wipe any paint from the nozzle. Spraying metallic paint is tricky with any brand.
The nozzle on this product is not a directional nozzle, at 6-8" the spray is circular and narrow. I used the technique of spraying side to side followed by up and down followed by 45 degree spray pattern provided an even coat without tiger stripes.
My project is a fly ball box (dog sport). I prepped the wood using gray spray-fill primer (automotive primer) with a final 600 grit wet sand prior to painting. I applied two coats a day apart, wet sanded with 600 grit and then applied the final coat. I had no issues with drips or gobs of paint. I was very satisfied with the results and so was my customer. The attached pictures were taken after the second coat but before the wet sand and final coat.
I find the nozzle on this paint (as well as competitors) hard to hold down when covering a large area. Using good spray technique of depressing at the start of stroke and releasing at the end of stroke will fatigue your finger. You will have a tendency to move your finger forward on the nozzle which will result in the bottom of your finger interfering with the spay and causing blobs of paint. Ideally you should not have any paint on your trigger finger! I suggest using a spray can trigger handle. Shake can periodically during use and occasionally wipe any paint from the nozzle. Spraying metallic paint is tricky with any brand.
The nozzle on this product is not a directional nozzle, at 6-8" the spray is circular and narrow. I used the technique of spraying side to side followed by up and down followed by 45 degree spray pattern provided an even coat without tiger stripes.
My project is a fly ball box (dog sport). I prepped the wood using gray spray-fill primer (automotive primer) with a final 600 grit wet sand prior to painting. I applied two coats a day apart, wet sanded with 600 grit and then applied the final coat. I had no issues with drips or gobs of paint. I was very satisfied with the results and so was my customer. The attached pictures were taken after the second coat but before the wet sand and final coat.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
Color: Candy SourVerified Purchase
Why Oh Why Is this Discontinued When I Love it?!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
I Finally found the perfect green for my steel palm trees after trying a dark green matte color And I need two more cans but they are nowhere to be found except one site where I had to pay $89 for two cans out of desperation. I absolutely love this color because it pops and it went on just fine. I don't understand the bad reviews about the metallic green. Every can of spray paint has residual spray in the air. This went on beautifully and I love the contrast against my privet trees. I think too many people leave bad reviews and they don't know how to use the product and the rest of us suffer the consequence by not being able to find them available anymore. This shimmer candy apple green was a great color. I highly recommend it if you can find it somewhere and you are spraying on steel like I was after I put a base primer on. You can see this color on the left-hand palm trees in the lighter green with a pretty shimmer in the sun.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
Color: Candy GrapeVerified Purchase
AMAZING COLOR!!! ***MUST SHAKE CAN UP VERY WELL
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
We bought these $3.00 Dinosaurs from Target and the gold paint was rubbing off and looked dull. We spray painted them Gold and Purple. 1.) The can has to be shaken VERY WELL or it will come out clear or almost clear. 2.) MULTIPLE COATS might be required, so going slow, do a coat let it dry, do a coat let it dry etc will be best bet. It will time Consuming yes BUT the end result will be gorgeous! These dinosaurs were 100% completely gold, and this Purple spray paint gave 100% full coverage. It's more of a sparkle inside the paint, vs a "glittered" glittery look. So if you looking for "glitter" or bigger "pieces of glitter", I recommend going over your project with a "glitter" spray paint as a top coat. Those "glitter" spray paints usually just provide a glitter overcoat that's see through, so they work perfectly as a top coat. This spray paint however offers 100% complete full coverage.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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Get what you order
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2019Color: Candy GrapeVerified Purchase
sallywright90
Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2018Color: Candy GrapeVerified Purchase
