Painting Galvanized Metal.

[FF]

Any tips or suggestions for preping and painting galvanized metal?

FF

 

[ARoss]

Spray Painting Galvanized Metal « Do It Yourself Home Repair

Curiosity got me checking. Never thought about it before. Here's some possible help.

 

[HopCar]

FF, I use Pettit 6980 or 6981 to prime galvanized metal. The stuff sticks like crazy. Here is a link to the 6981: Pettit Marine Paints - Browse Catalog

6980 seems to be the same stuff in a different can. If it gets on you, get it off quick. If it drys you'll have to wait for it to wear off.

 

[CPseudonym]

Not sure what your painting but we always wipe with a vinegar soaked rag then prime and paint like normal. Works we'll.

 

[BruceK]

Had success applying, by brush, an etch primer (may need 2 coats) to the clean galvanized surface, followed by single pack epoxy gloss paint. BruceK

 

[MT Nest]

zinc chromate primer is a good self etching primer to start with.

 

[FF]

Spray Painting Galvanized Metal « Do It Yourself Home Repair

Was very informative , chose the latex primer as it seems to be the preferred system.

FF