Painting Over Alluminum Window Casings

MRstark44

wondering if you use a special paint to paint over aluminum or if you would just paint with regular exterior semi-gloss?

gideond

Prime it with an acrylic primer like Zinsser 1-2-3 or use a DTM paint designed for adhesion to surfaces like aluminum. Don't use oil on it no matter what. Aluminum and oil don't get along well.

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mikenewman@fron

I agree. Right on. Mopaint

paintr56

100% acrylic latex with emulsa bond from flood added to the first coat, second coat 100% acrylic latex.

Jim Bunton

gideond

Unless it's chalking quite a bit, Emulsa-bond is pointless. Adding an oil emulsion to the equation without a reason does more harm than good. If it is chalking I'd use Zinsser PeelStop before I'd use EB.

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Teetorbilt

Around here, remove all chalkiness with a stainless steel brush. Prime with a Zinc Chromate primer and apply the topcoat of your choice. Include a disclaimer/guarantee in your quote, not over a year if you're a rookie. 3 yrs. for a pro.

If you're going epoxies, follow ALL of the manufactures' directions.

Painting aluminum WILL ruin your day. Not now but later. Just trust me!

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Schmidt & Co

We paint aluminum all the time... Its already painted from the factory, your just applying another coat. Make sure its clean! All chalk needs to be washed off. Prime bare aluminum & paint with 100% acrylic. Talk to your sales rep. if you have any questions.

paintr56

Emulsa bond is a dual purpose product it does emulsify chalk it also serves to increase bond over harder or glossier surfaces.

Jim Bunton