Basically I'm fairly clueless when it comes to painting, especially anything above a rattle can job. My front bumper is already stating to show fade and rust from the salt air and a bike rack I made has just a hint of rust showing through. Each item was cleaned up with a wire wheel and brake cleaner before Rustoleum primer and krylon rust tough semi gloss was sprayed.

Keep in mind I would like to be able to do all my painting my self

Each time I felt like sandblasting might be a better way of removing all the mill scale from the metal, I'm sure this would help a lot.

Questions:
What are y'alls successful painting methods? which types of paint where used? and whats the best way to paint trailers and or axles and frames? Are there cheap/easy sandblasting or powder coating setups?


Thanks