Toning down high gloss paint

[Paul Giverin]

I painted my large metal shed yesterday for the first time in 25 years. Old paint was starting to flake in places but had faded a lot and was very flat. I used Hammerite garage door pain in chestnut brown but now find its extremely high gloss and really stands out. I know that it will tone down over the years but I'm trying to think of something a bit quicker (without painting it again).

I was thinking of spraying it with an aerosol matt lacquer. Is this likely to work?

Cheers.

[tabbypurr]

I would expect so. (Not done it mself though)

NT

[Brian Gaff]

Short term yes,but it will get dandruff in a while I suggest as its not going to key to the underlying paint I would imagine.

Brian

[Paul Giverin]

Thanks Brian (and NT). I think you are probably right about the lacquer dandruff scenario. I've decided to leave it as is and screen most of it with climbers.

[spuorgelgoog]

Go over it with a yard brush and a slightly abrasive cleaner (Cif?)

Owain

[The Natural Philosopher]

this definitely works. Or put a layer of clear matt coat on top