Here is the result of $50 in paint materials and a weekend of work. I took the paint down to the primer with a scotch pad, then shot it with primer and then 2 coats of Acrylic enamel. I did this 2yrs ago in the garage with a cheap gun and small air compressor.



I've had compliments on it when people see it from afar. But as soon as they get closer, the overspray sort of stands out. This was my first time using acrylic enamel paint--the overspray sucks! But it's cooler now than when it was black. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here you can sort of see the overspray (light/dark areas). The cool thing is I can use silver Rustoleum Hammerite paint to touch up. Perfect match! My sliders are painted with hammerite paint.