I'm prepping steel gutters that have been installed for 8 months, but not painted yet, for painting. Any other recommended remedies?
2007-12-08 11:46:19 · 5 answers · asked by Jeremy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Lots of good answers, but can only pick one. Thanks!
2007-12-11 12:06:53 · update #1
Yes.Then, make sure you use a primer for galvanized metal, nothing else! Like an oil-base primer called Galv-alum from Dunn Edwards. Ask for help to get the right primer if your not sure, very important.
2007-12-09 09:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Clean Galvanized Steel
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I heard you can remove oxidation from galvanized steel with vinegar. Is this true?
I'm prepping steel gutters that have been installed for 8 months, but not painted yet, for painting. Any other recommended remedies?
2015-08-07 02:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning galvanized steel with vinegar is a good way to prep it for painting. I have done this for painting sheet metal panels. I believe it removes the oil that is present in galvanized.
2007-12-08 13:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i used it on my galavanized boat trailer and it worked great. i believe what it does is the acid in the vinegar makes the galvanized metal porous thus allowing the paint to stick . i wouldnt paint the gutters till spring or fall the humidity and temp plays a big part in the material of the paints performance
2007-12-09 10:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ga. boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not a good idea. Best thing to do is clean it with mineral spirits and then wash with a mild laundry detergent and rinse very very well.
Never use an oil-modified alkyd-based paint, it will react with the zinc and flake off.
2007-12-08 14:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by mike b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If allowed/available in your region I would use Trisodium phosphate mixed in water to clean the gutters and remove all oils and dirt. TSP, not the fake "TSP brand cleaner"
It will damage paint and/or you so apply carefully and rinse very very well, let dry, then paint.
2007-12-08 12:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vinegar works wonders on lots of things and it is a cheap thing to try so go for it.
2007-12-08 11:50:58 · answer #8 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋