Painting Galvanized

Galvanized gutters and flashings are still commonly used and can last a long time if properly maintained. The galvanized finish resists rust naturally but you may want to apply paint for aesthetic purposes or for added protection. Unfortunately, galvanized surfaces have a bad reputation when it comes to holding paint. But proper preparation is the key to success. The surface should be cleaned with a Galva prep solution that removes any oil film and etches the surface. Follow this with a rust inhibiting primer made for galvanized surfaces and then a topcoat, with a recommended finish coat.

- Stephen Corwin

-- Anonymous, July 17, 2001

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"The surface should be cleaned with a Galva prep solution that removes any oil film and etches the surface. Follow this with a rust inhibiting primer made for galvanized surfaces and then a topcoat, with a recommended finish coat."

The Brooks method (much easier!)...

Any spiders that want to get out of the way will do so. The rest may be painted over.

-- Anonymous, July 17, 2001