Krylon COVERMAXX Spray Paint, Satin, Sea Glass, 12 oz.

There was ample concern about using this product, based on the reviews on this web site. The site shows five star and one star ratings, with more being one star. My rating is five star. I would recommend this product. The Cherry Red color is correct for my Snapper 21" self-propelled walk behind lawn mower restoration. The Krylon web site shows the Cover MAXX aerosol to be their best paint, with the best coverage and the best durability. The durability is very important for a lawn mower because of the horrible operating conditions. My preparation was correct, with a clean, oil-free, bare metal sanded surface on steel. The ambient temperature was in the specified 50°F to 90°F range, at 80°F. The single-coat coverage was excellent. It would be sufficient for a quick paint job. For my project I followed the instructions and applied multiple thin coats, waiting 1 minute between coats. My experience is that even though this is specified as a Gloss finish, the actual finish is more of a Satin finish. The Rustoleum Professional aerosol I use for other projects has a much higher gloss.

I bought this product based on the color of the cap alone, not by a review. I was actually looking for another product when I saw the reviews for this one, and felt compelled to leave a review of my own, simply because my project (6, actually) turned out so well. I'm kind of a "Spray Paint Queen", meaning, I do it really well. No drips, no runs, I WAIT the proper time between coats, etc. *** But MOST importantly: I PREPARE my projects properly BEFORE I start. *** I cannot stress this enough. Every single piece and part must be completely free from dirt, grease, AND whatever YOU cleaned it with, IF you want professional looking results. But NO paint is a magic wand. Even if a can... of ANY brand... of paint says "primer included", it doesn't mean you can skip any of the steps I mentioned. It simply means you SHOULD be able to skip the PRIMER step. Plus, paint must be stored at room temperature, NEVER allowed to freeze (like out in an outdoor shed or your garage), and needs to be USED at the proper temperature as well. You cannot re-apply to quickly, or too closely either. But, follow everything the manufacturer has listed, and your projects will turn out awesome, too!