On Fri, 02 May 2008 16:57:50 -0500, Ignoramus23760
wrote:



Pete, and Wes, would an autobody shop paint job look considerably much
better than a spray can job? Or is the difference minor?

Eye of the beholder. Some folks wouldn't notice much difference.

Are you sure you want a high-gloss automotive finish on a tool
cabinet? I'd prefer a two-part industrial urethane enamel, e.g.
DuPont Imron, that has some gloss but not the definition of image
found in an acceptable automotive job. It'd very likely be more
rugged.

Beware of acrylic lacquer that is sometimes used on cut-rate auto
jobs. It can look very nice when new but it is quite fragile. It's
cheap, for those "paint the heap to sell it" jobs.