Preparation

• 1). Turn off the downlights in the room. Access the downlights using a stepladder.
  
  
• 2). Wash metallic portions of the downlights using a sponge soaked in degreasing soap and water. Harsh cleansers may contain chemicals that could affect adhesion.
  
  
• 3). Rinse the downlights with rags damped with water. Allow the downlights to air-dry, or use towels to dry them.
  
  
• 4). Shield the lightbulb and adjacent ceiling from overspray by carefully applying masking paper to these areas, using painter's tape.
  
  

Application

• 1). Wear a dust mask and goggles to protect your face from wafting spray-paint particles.
  
  
• 2). Condition the ceiling downlights with galvanized metal-etching spray primer. Apply in a side-to-side motion. Maintain 8 inches between the downlight and the spray nozzle. Allow the downlights to dry for three hours.
  
  
• 3). Paint the ceiling downlights as you primed them. Use a flat latex spray paint or spray enamel.