Are you trying to paint it or glue fabric to it ? some more detail on whats going wrong might help. If I remember right I think Keeper had a similar problem trying to glue fabric on his bucket . Id message him if he doesn't jump in .I know for a fact that some base resin's will lift the first coat of paint if you try to rush it ware you would have no problem on metal. Carefull with the acetone. spoils your day when you set your head on fire.