I got this old steel cabinet as a freebie when a local business moved last summer. It's been hanging out in the kitchen being utilized as a "pet station" where we keep all the items we need for our pets and foster kittens. I knew I wanted to bring it back to life using a vintage color and these cabinets were only manufactured in a few. I love the original pistachio green, however I felt something a tad brighter would suit us better.
After removing the handles, I started sanding the entire thing down with fine grit sand paper, then wiping the dust off with a damp cloth. I taped off the Formica top and got to painting.
I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. It's bright and is actually noticed, rather than blending into our wall. I'm looking forward to more second chance projects in the future.
After removing the handles, I started sanding the entire thing down with fine grit sand paper, then wiping the dust off with a damp cloth. I taped off the Formica top and got to painting. 
I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. It's bright and is actually noticed, rather than blending into our wall. I'm looking forward to more second chance projects in the future.