How to Paint a Security Door - Part 5 of 5 - Bronze Security Plate Painted Silver

Blue painter's tape

By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Blue painter's tape
Silver metal spray paint

Mrs. Wrighthood needed a second mortgage on her home business. She had to qualify for the loan and had been told by her real estate agent that her front door needed some work. She called my service to restore her front door.

This post shows the eight steps to paint a security plate that was bronze to silver.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the old brass plate with blue painter's tape on the corners. The thought was to paint the plate on the door, but it was decided that it would be a better job if the dead bolt and door knobs were removed.

Fig.1 Protective lock barrier

Step 2: Fig.2 shows a razor blade to cut off the blue tape from the bronze plate. Painting in place on the door was not working, so the plate was removed.

Fig.2 Tape around 
metal barrier

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the American Tradition® Ultra Enamel Gloss Paint spray container.

Fig.3 Spray paint

Step 4: Fig.4 shows the removed bronze plate that needs to be painted.

Fig.4 Metal plate

Step 5: Fig.5 shows the spray top of the spray paint.

Fig.5 Top of spray can

Step 6: Fig.6 shows the old bronze metal security plate painted silver. This took two coats.

Fig.6 First coat

Step 7: Fig.7 shows the new plate placed back on the door.

Fig.7 Two coats 
of paint

Step 8: Fig.8 shows a better view of the new plate and the bronze deadbolt and door handle. Now Mrs. Wrighthood is ready to receive her real estate agent at her home.

Fig.8 Job done

How To Paint a Security Door:

• Part 1 of 5 - Painting The Wood Trim
• Part 2 of 5 - Front Door Handle Removal
• Part 3 of 5 - Front Metal Door Spray Painted
• Part 4 of 5 - Wood Door Painted
• Part 5 of 5 - Bronze Security Plate Painted Silver

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