[Colin]

I read it.....got the mag in the mail the other day. Its pretty interesting, sounds like a lot of work.
Here is a basic rundown.........
They used Rustoleum Stops Rust (quart cans, not spray cans) and rolled it on using the high density foam rollers. They mixed it roughly 50%-60% paint and 40%-50% thinner............consistency of whole milk or a little thicker. Roll on one coat....looks like crap, some runs and a lot of little bubbles. You can use low air pressure, blowing on it or whatever to get rid of the bubbles. The first coat must dry before adding coat #2. Then you wet sand with 600 grit to get all of the imperfections out because there will be some small runs etc. Then you repeat......2 more coats then wet sand.......then again with 2 coats and wet sand. Repeat the process until you have ample coverage....could be 6 coats could be 10.......they used 6 coats total. After the final coat wet sand with 600 grit and then with 1500 grit. After that you have to buff and polish it out.
Pros.....
cheap
minimal safety equipment
no need for spray booth
easy cleanup
easy way for your kids to help
good conversation later
easy to touch up

Cons......
time consuming
labor intensive
only a basic enamel finish
no metallic colors


Im going to try it myself just to see the result. Im just going to try it on a small piece of sheet metal.