Metallic spray paint for copper, bronze, gold, silver, aluminum and stainless looks on décor, furniture hardware, lamps, frames, grills and outdoor metal. Every can in this collection is an aerosol: Rust-Oleum Specialty Metallic (Copper and Silver), Universal (Pure Gold Metallic and Oil Rubbed Bronze), Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic (Oil Rubbed Bronze) and Multi-Color Textured (Aged Iron), Anti-Rust High Heat (Aged Copper), Specialty High Heat (Silver), Professional High Performance (Aluminum), Appliance Epoxy (Stainless Steel), plus Krylon Fusion All-In-One Dark Bronze.
Pick by where the piece lives. Rust-Oleum Specialty Metallic is made with real metal leafing flakes for a bright, reflective finish on indoor accent pieces, and Rust-Oleum says not to put a clear coat over it because that dulls the shine. For outdoor metal, Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic uses real metallic flakes and resists rust, fading and chipping, and the Universal and Professional High Performance sprays are rated for interior and exterior use. For plastic, Krylon Fusion All-In-One bonds without sanding or priming.
| Look |
Spray |
Where it works (maker) |
| Bright copper |
Rust-Oleum Specialty Metallic Copper, 11 oz |
Indoor only; wood, metal, plaster, masonry or unglazed ceramic; real metal leafing flakes; about 10 to 12 sq ft per can; no clear topcoat |
| Aged copper, heat rated |
Rust-Oleum Anti-Rust High Heat, Aged Copper, 12 oz |
Indoor/outdoor; semi-gloss; keeps color and sheen after repeated heating |
| Gold |
Rust-Oleum Universal, Pure Gold Metallic, 11 oz |
Interior and exterior; one coating for mixed surfaces; fade and chip resistant |
| Oil rubbed bronze |
Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic, Oil Rubbed Bronze, 11 oz and Universal, Oil Rubbed Bronze, 11 oz
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Outdoor Metallic: ferrous and non-ferrous metal and wood, not galvanized; touch dry in about 10 minutes. Universal: interior and exterior |
| Dark bronze, textured |
Krylon Fusion All-In-One Dark Bronze, 12 oz |
Textured finish (UPC matches Fusion All-In-One Textured); bonds to plastic and ready-to-assemble furniture without sanding or priming; indoor/outdoor |
| Aged iron, textured |
Stops Rust Multi-Color Textured, Aged Iron, 12 oz |
Durable textured coating that resists weather, rust and corrosion |
| Bright silver |
Rust-Oleum Specialty Metallic Silver, 11 oz |
Indoor only; real metal leafing flakes; about 10 to 12 sq ft per can; no clear topcoat |
| Silver, high heat |
Rust-Oleum Specialty High Heat, Silver Satin, 12 oz |
Grill exteriors, wood stoves, radiators, fire pits; dry heat up to 1200°F; heat cure per label |
| Aluminum |
Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance, Aluminum, 15 oz |
Metal and wood, interior and exterior; rust and corrosion protection; about 14 sq ft per can; not for galvanized metal |
| Stainless steel |
Rust-Oleum Specialty Appliance Epoxy, Stainless Steel, 12 oz |
Indoor appliance exteriors and other metal; about 10 to 12 sq ft per can; full dry in 24 hours |
Want a brush-on or spray-gun metallic in a shade no aerosol here matches? Metallic & Specialty Finishes has the Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection, which Modern Masters lists for brush, roll or spray. Shop related: Spray Paint & Art Finishes, Spray Paint for Metal, Primers & Sealers, and Krylon.
FAQ
Is there a brass spray paint here?
Not right now. The closest aerosol is Rust-Oleum Universal Pure Gold Metallic. For a true brass color, Modern Masters Metallic Paint Brass (satin, quart) is water-based and Modern Masters lists it for brush, roll or spray, so it can go through a spray gun.
What about antique brass?
There is no antique brass aerosol in this collection. For a darker, aged metal tone, look at Modern Masters Antique Bronze or, in a spray can, the Oil Rubbed Bronze sprays above.
Which spray gets closest to blackened bronze?
For a can, Oil Rubbed Bronze (Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic or Universal) or Krylon Fusion Dark Bronze, which is a textured finish. For the exact Blackened Bronze color, Modern Masters makes it in satin and matte quarts.
Can I clear coat metallic spray paint?
Not the Rust-Oleum Specialty Metallic Copper or Silver. Rust-Oleum says a clear coat or topcoat sealer dulls the leafing finish. For other sprays, follow the can label.
Which metallic spray is for outdoor metal?
Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic, Universal and Professional High Performance are rated for interior and exterior use. Specialty Metallic and Appliance Epoxy are indoor only. None of the Stops Rust or High Performance sprays are for galvanized metal; prime galvanized with Stops Rust Universal Bonding Primer first.
Do I need a primer under metallic spray?
Rust-Oleum recommends a Rust-Oleum primer, fully cured, under Specialty Metallic for best adhesion. On slick non-ferrous metal such as brass, copper or aluminum, Stops Rust Universal Bonding Primer is rated for non-ferrous metals. Krylon Fusion needs no primer on the surfaces Krylon lists. See Primers & Sealers.
