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Type of Paint for Galvanized Metal Roofing?
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Posted by springvillegardens (My Page) on Sat, May 5, 07 at 4:59
| I just added a metal roofed overhang over my barn doors and want to paint the roof to match the barn's roof. the barn roof is kind of a dull grey color - but someone told me paint wouldn't stick to that type of metal unless it was baked on or roughed up - does anyone know if there is a product to paint on the metal so that it will accept paint? or is there a paint I can use that will stick to this type of shiny silver roof? thx in advance. |
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RE: Type of Paint for Galvanized Metal Roofing?
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| It can be done, but first you need to find out if the metal has been treated with a passivator to prevent white rust during potentially damp storage. If it has, the passivator needs to be removed. You should be able to find this information from the manufacturer or the vendor who sold you the steel. You'll need to know what coating was used and how to remove it. Then a special galvanized etching primer needs to be used. Then paint it with a tough paint. Talk to a specialty paint store, such as Pittsburgh Paints, Sherwin Williams, etc. to find the appropriate primer and paint. |
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