I have some general questions about painting. I’m hoping to get some education / guidance from the more experienced builders in the crowd.

I have various suspension bits and pieces on my Hot Rod that have a mixture of unpainted and powder coated finishes. I would like to paint everything satin black, using either an airbrush or rattle cans. (The chassis will be powder coated silver gray – I’m not trying to match that.)

Which paint formula should I use for good adhesion and resistance to rust and stone chips? Epoxy, Enamel, Lacquer? Recommended brands / suppliers?

What surface preparation do the powder coated parts need? Solvent cleaning, Scotchbrite, 400 grit sandpaper, something else?

TIA, Keith HR #894