Start at the top of the wall and across the length of the metal siding.
Preparing steel siding for painting.
Iron railings siding and so on.
Set the washer to low.
For painted surfaces that are in sound condition remove dust with a clean dry cloth de gloss the surface with light sanding and wipe with mineral spirits to ensure good adhesion.
Generally you can use a 50 50 vinegar and water solution for all metal except galvanized steel.
Step 1 wash the siding.
As with all exterior painting projects proper surface preparation is the key to restoring your metal siding.
For steel use a latex bonding primer instead of a regular metal paint primer.
Hammer all into place making sure all are flat to the.
As long as the siding is clean you won t need to use a primer unless raw metal is exposed.
Then apply the primer to the metal siding in even strokes.
Clean the metal to remove dirt grime and oil before priming with a rust inhibiting primer.
Prepare a solution of tsp and water that is adequate for the area of your siding.
If you are striping a small area then you can do very well with a bucket of water that has some bleach and tsp in it.
Paints that are made for galvanized surfaces will require less prep work and will adhere better than other kinds of paint.
The aluminum siding was a shade of beige that had aged into a dull mustard tone and the trim was a rust colored reddish brown.
Cleaning of the surface can be done by hand washing with warm soapy water or with the use of a high pressure washer 2500 psi minimum.
Do not use alkyd based paints or oil based primer.
The homeowners hated the look but the metal was still in decent shape and they didn t want the expense of re siding the entire house.
Some people use acrylic latex paint which is not designed specifically for galvanized metal so you will want to prime the surface before painting.
Begin by thoroughly cleaning your siding of all loose dirt chalk and other contaminants.
Finally since metal is such a good heat absorber avoid painting siding while it s getting direct sunlight.
When ready pour the primer into the paint container on the sprayer or pour the primer into the paint tray.
To properly prepare new metal surfaces use mineral spirits to remove grease and apply a rust inhibitive primer before painting.
A thorough washing helps clear dirt and grime from your siding.
How to paint steel siding with the paint peeling step 1.
Place a low pressure tip onto the washer.
Clean the steel panels with a pressure washer.
A new paint job was the solution.
It is best to wear safety goggles and rubber gloves to protect yourself from the cleaning solution.
