MJB
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Post by MJB on Dec 30, 2020 12:22:52 GMT -5
Living near the coast I have a lot of white painted aluminum, porch railing, carport supporting columns etc.
What kind of paint (rustoleum, latex, oil based etc.) should I use?
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Dec 30, 2020 12:30:49 GMT -5
Oil-based enamel. Equally as important is to prep the surface, use a primer first, and paint in conditions (dry and relatively warm) that are specified on the paint's label.
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MJB
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Post by MJB on Dec 30, 2020 13:20:30 GMT -5
Not a lot of dry days here in Micco, FL.
General scraping off of existing paint (Wire brush?) or should it be stripped clean?
Any special type of primer? Kilz?
Thanks!
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Post by Jim D. on Dec 30, 2020 13:43:11 GMT -5
If previously painted with latex, oil base can be a real problem on top of that.
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Post by jhawkr on Dec 30, 2020 13:50:45 GMT -5
An epoxy enamel might also be a good choice. That’s what they use on airplanes.
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MJB
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Post by MJB on Dec 31, 2020 7:02:04 GMT -5
If previously painted with latex, oil base can be a real problem on top of that. I don't know what kind of paint is on there now. Will primer take care of this type of problem? |
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Dec 31, 2020 8:36:42 GMT -5
If you have any "Krud Kutter" try a little on an inconspicuous spot. If it takes off the paint, it's latex. At least in my experience.☹
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Dec 31, 2020 9:46:25 GMT -5
When I do metal railings I use a wire wheel on a plug-in drill and go back to bare metal. A wire wheel on a side grinder spins way too fast and can be extremely dangerous. When using the wire wheel always wear eye pro. I use a full-face shield because the brush can throw the bristles and they'll stick in your face.    |
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Post by Laker on Dec 31, 2020 9:49:43 GMT -5
I don't know how big your railing is or construction of it, but for a more permanent approach you could always remove it to have it sand blasted and powder coated. There are a few companies in your area that can do that.
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