Whether your hardware is brass or coated aluminum we want maximum adhesion so you want to take the extra step of using an automotive primer check the current price here so the paint really sticks to the doorknob.
Spray paint brass door hardware.
How to spray paint brass door handles yourself in 5 steps.
Buy rust oleum universal paint primer in one we chose satin nickel.
After the primer has dried for the specified time spray the hardware with a first coat of oil rubbed bronze.
I spray painted the kick plate and the other door hardware.
I spray painted my hinges they were brass both interior and exterior and it came out great.
This is the same spray paint i used for the hardware on my hepplewhite style sideboard.
Rust oleum metallic spray paint covers great and it adheres well to the brass.
Be sure to follow the directions allowing the specified amount of time for drying.
Spray the first side of the hardware with primer according to the directions.
Repeat process for the opposite side.
The automotive primer is a much more heavy duty version of regular primer.
Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper.
Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes.