Changed my mind about dollar store spray paint vs name brand for a lamp project

I was all set to use a $3 can of matte black from Dollar Tree on this old brass lamp I found. But then I read a forum where someone said the dollar stuff peels off after a few months, especially on metal that gets touched a lot. So I spent $7 on a can of Rustoleum instead, which hurt my pride a bit. After sanding and priming the same way, the cheap paint went on blotchy and took 4 coats to cover. The name brand covered in 2 coats and looks way smoother. Has anyone had luck with the dollar store spray paint on something that doesn't get handled much?

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hannahh5314d ago

Ha, yeah I painted a mailbox with dollar stuff once. Looked like a leopard by spring.

patkelly13d ago

Oh yeah @hannahh53, I had luck using a clear spray sealer on top to keep the paint from peeling.