Painting a Metal file cabinet for comics. 0

[grifter007910]

Hello everyone, I was wondering if it’s possible to paint a filing cabinet and store your comic books in it, without causing damage to the books over time. Any help, and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

[Turnando]

I don't think it would be a problem if you used a high quality automotive enamel paint and you let it cure so that it is completely off-gassed.  Cure fully... which would take a long long time.

I've done enough painting on my Jeep and motorcycle to know there is no way a DIY project will result in a perfect finish when you are painting smooth metal.  It probably won't even look good unless you are awesome at it. 

The surface preparation has to be perfect and if you are using rattle cans (cans of spray paint) it is not possible to get a finish that doesn't look like a rattle can paint job.

I wouldn't do it.  There are lots of surplus file cabinets out there.  If you want a common color, like black, you can find them. Businesses don't store much paper compared to the old days.