Medium of artistic expression or tool of vandalism, spray paint is a powerful art medium as well as the tool of choice for painting cars and outdoor furniture.
Spray paint consists of a solvent and particles, such as solvents or pigments. When sprayed onto a surface, these solvents evaporate quickly and leave the pigments behind to form a layer of paint.
Acrylic paints, which are water-based and use latex as the solvent, are easier to clean up than oil-based paints. They can be removed from most surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Oil-based spray paint is also readily available for consumers for use on metal, plastic, and other materials.
Although spray paint is sold in a can, it requires some preparation before application: the surface must be cleaned to remove dirt or oil; if necessary, an undercoat of primer is applied first; then a topcoat (called “clear coat” when used with automotive paint) is applied.
Here are the best brands of spray cans out there:
10. Krylon
This paint is water-based paint. It has been around for years and it still remains one of the most popular on the market today. Krylon was created in 1947 by Howard E Kester, who was looking to create an effective spray can that would stand up against rust and corrosion. This paint is great for arts and crafts, ironing on clothing or just basic painting needs.
9. Plutonium
Ranging from fluorescent to opaque, Plutonium creates a wide range of effects. It is permanent and opaque in thin coats but can be translucent when sprayed thickly. The paint remains flexible even at maximum dryness. Also available in 8 colors: black, white, silver (metallic), gold (metallic), red, blue, yellow, and green.
8. Kobra
Kobra offers a high-performance 2k super acrylic satin finish primer. It possesses perfect blending and filling properties, which make it the most versatile spray color out there. With its chrome metallic look, this spray paint looks great on plastic or metal and can be used as a topcoat on other spray paints.
7. Evolve Spraypaint
Evolve Spraypaint has been in the game for a while now. They’re known for their high-quality spray paint cans at affordable prices. Their customer service is also pretty good as they respond to customer queries quickly and even provide tutorials on how to use their products effectively. Their colors are bright and vivid and they have a wide range of colors to choose from. They also offer bulk discounts so if you’re planning to get more than one color, that’s the best deal for you.
6. Flame
Flame is a spray paint brand that produces high-quality automotive paints. Whether it be for cars, bikes, and even walls this brand will surely do the trick. Flame offers three different types of paint: primer, metallic, and flat base coat. These can be purchased in aerosol cans or in any other quantity. Flame is a great product for anyone that has a love for cars, bikes, or murals.
5. Clash / Beat
A London-based brand that sells a wide array of spray paint and accessories, with a lot to offer for beginners. Their paint comes in 200 colors (with both white and black being the most popular) all priced at around 3-4 Euros per can. They also have some other good products like their stencils and a small selection of caps.
4. Sabotaz
Sabotaz brand is one of the most popular spray paint amongst graffiti writers. Sabotaz has an amazing selection of colors, and their paints are very smooth when sprayed on a wall or canvas. A 30-can case will cost you around $120, which can be pretty expensive depending on how much you use it. Sabotaz is made in the USA and is vegan-friendly, which means that it doesn’t have any animal products such as milk or eggs in its ingredients. This paint has a high resistance to fading, cracking, chipping, and peeling making it one of the most durable brands on the market.
3. Kilz
Kilz offers an oil-based primer that can be used on any surface but is best suited for the unfinished wood. It prevents bleed through when using spray paint and provides a water-resistant finish. The product goes on smoothly with little odor or fumes and dries quickly to the touch in one hour. Kilz is available in flat, satin, and semi-gloss sheens.
Kilz also offers a paint overcoat that can be applied to any previously painted surface but works exceptionally well on hard surfaces such as wood, metal, or plastic. Its fast drying time makes it perfect for painting bedrooms and other small spaces.
2. Rustoleum
If you’re looking for high-quality results without spending a fortune, Rustoleum Painter’s Touch may be the solution. This paint provides a durable finish and easy cleanup at an affordable price.
The sprayer is powerful enough to cover large areas with little effort and dries in a short amount of time. This paint is also available in an array of colors.
1. Montana
Montana is a premium brand of spray paint made in the U.S.A. It’s easy to apply, dries fast, and covers well with only one or two coats depending on the surface being painted. Montana produces a number of different spray paints for specific uses. For example, Montana Gold is geared towards low-pressure automotive painting, whilst Montana Black is more suited to work demanding higher pressure sprays such as mural painting.
Before purchasing spray paint, know whether you need a primer or finisher and whether you should use high or low-pressure paint. Also consider the brand, price, and whether you need a hard or soft brush.
This is the most important thing to know before purchasing spray paint. If you are looking for a smooth finish, then go with low-pressure paint; however, if you would like your product to have more texture and look older than it actually is try high-pressure paint. It is easy to find other uses for high-pressure paint too, it can give your product a worn out or ‘vintage’ look and works well on cardboard and wood as well.
The brand of spray paint is important because some brands do not have good quality in less than $10 spray paint. You want to buy a brand that has an even color and texture when applied, a good brand will not leave blotches or have clumps of paint.