Paint recommendations for sharps?

[gordon stelter]

I'd soak the steel wool in lacquer thinner, first.
Steel wool gives a neater "scratch pattern" than
abrasive pads, by the way.
I also like the clkear topcaot idea. Thanks!
     G

--- Mike Kurta <mkurta@adelphia.net> wrote:

>     Hi Gordon:
>     My recipe for painting sharps:
>     1.  Steel wool the finish with 0000 to remove
> the grime and goo from the 
> sharps, especially the sides.  Wipe down with
> mineral spirits (paint 
> thinner).
>     2.  Spray with 3 coats satin black spray enamel,
> being careful to "fog" 
> the paint on.  Don't be in a hurry, and spray more
> from the sides than the 
> top to avoid runs.
>     3.  After a thorough drying, finish with two
> coats (again lightly) of 
> satin polyurethane spray.  This gives the key long
> wearing ability.  If you 
> like, you may finish with steel wool, but beware of
> some that have an oily 
> film.
>     Mike Kurta 
> 
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