Re-painting powder-coated galvanized steel bistro table
I am hoping for some tips on how to refinish / paint this bistro table. After 15yrs, the elements have done a number on her. I covered every winter, but still.
Some details:
- Material is powder-coated galvanized steel
- To address tarnishes & fading - I’ve tried to buff out w/ various grades of steel wool & rubbing compounds (automotive cut cleaner, etc)
- Table has virtually no rust
- There is some chipping, as seen in photos
- I liked to achieve same to same finish / color
- I live in City of Chicago where spray paint sales are 100% banned and you can’t even buy online - so I have to use brush, or use normal can of paint w/ spray gun.
Here’s what I am thinking:
- Use spray gun to apply acrylic bonding primer (is it necessary to prime?)
- Use spray gun to apply epoxy or enamel based paint matched to color
- Do I also need to clear coat?
Any tips / advice greatly appreciated!
Side note: I was tempted to just replace this table, but I looked at “Design Within Reach” (DWR) where I purchased - and they are now selling it for over $1,000 (!). I’m sure I bought on sale and spent no more than $150. DWR is a silly franchise in my opinion - supposed to be “affordable” designer furniture “in reach” for the average Joe. Ironic, b/c I think “Design Out of Reach” is more appropriate LOL. Also, the purport high-end quality, so I’d expect better durability. The chairs I use with table (in photo) have been in my family forever (1960s), and look brand new to this day!
