I want to spray paint a new metal exterior door for my daughter and I want to use a cup gun. In the past I have never been able to get latex paints to go through my cup guns but maybe that's because I have no idea what I'm doing.
I have always used either automotive paints or oil-based paints that could be reduced with a thinner.
The local Menard's paint department guru looked at me like I was nuts when I told her whatever we used had to be able to be sprayed with a cup gun. In fact, she said: "With a what gun"? She insists latex will work but in my experience it has never worked, it can't be reduced enough to spray in that manner.
So.....what's the scoop guys? What type of paint do we need to buy. Keep in mind the color will have to be color-mixed to my daughters liking and the automotive finishes won't qualify in her desired color range for this project.
Tell me what use.