33+ Spray Painting A Metal File Cabinet Background. Prime the cabinets with the metal primer. Those drawers don't slide completely straight for some reason, and i still need to fully organize the inside.
So here's the thing…i've spray painted these cabinets before. Wear protective gear, including gloves and a respirator, for the duration of the project. Use painter's tape to completely krylon® rust protector™ metallic finish dries in 8 minutes or less, and can be handled in less than one hour.
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