# need help with painting

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-painting/25792>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [April 22, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-painting/25792 "2011-04-22T22:31:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![tjz1021](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5f9b8f/32.png) [@tjz1021](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tjz1021)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-painting/25792/1 "2011-04-22T22:31:56Z")

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hey guys  
i have a question i am going to start painting my yoyo(airbrush) my yomega maverick (metal) and after i paint it what do i put on to protect it?

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**Author:** ![Griffsnog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ea666f/32.png) [@Griffsnog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Griffsnog)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-painting/25792/2 "2011-04-22T23:43:43Z")

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First thing you should do is use a primer before you paint that will protect the paint from chipping more than a clear coat ever could. I suggest auto body primer as aluminum is a tricky metal to stick to.

For a top coat make sure you use a lacquer or an acrylic in your preferred sheen.