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Galvanized metal is metal that has been treated for rust prevention. Everything from a mailbox to a fence to a shed can be made of galvanized metal.
To clean and prep a galvanized metal surface for painting, you need to assess whether the surface is new or weathered. Weathered galvanized metal features a white powdery residue on the surface of the metal. New galvanized metal does not. If you’re working with weathered galvanized metal, use a degreaser to thoroughly clean the metal. You should also look for signs of traditional rust and remove it if necessary. For new galvanized metal, wipe it down with white vinegar. Then use Corotech® Oil & Grease Emulsifier to thoroughly degrease and clean the surface. Remember to do a fresh water rinse after using a degreaser.
If you’re painting over previously painted galvanized metal, there is no need to prime. If the galvanized metal was not previously painted, apply an even coat of Ultra Spec® HP Acrylic Metal Primer with a paintbrush or roller and let dry.
For painting galvanized metal, apply an even coat of Ultra Spec® HP D.T.M. Acrylic Enamel, which is available in low lustre, semi-gloss and gloss finishes and all 3,500+ Benjamin Moore colors. Use a paintbrush, roller or paint sprayer to apply the paint.
Allow your first coat of paint to dry completely before applying another coat. Consult the can label or the paint’s Technical Data Sheet for dry and cure times. Let your final coat of paint cure before returning the galvanized metal item to everyday use.
A. Galvanized metal is metal that has been treated with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
A. Painting rusted or weathered galvanized metal includes using a degreaser to thoroughly clean the metal surface before applying primer and paint.
A. If your galvanized metal is new, you should wipe down the entire surface with white vinegar before cleaning it with a degreaser. If your galvanized metal is weathered, go straight to the degreaser and thoroughly clean the metal.
A fast-drying, rust-inhibiting primer that offers excellent adhesion for galvanized metal, fencing, masonry, and other surfaces.
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This paint features rust-inhibition and control, easy application and excellent adhesion. Available in low lustre, semi-gloss and gloss finishes and all 3,500+ Benjamin Moore colors.