Painting - painting older aluminum storm doors?

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EMBPilot
06-18-05, 10:05 PM
Quick question…..
Anyone have any tips for painting two OLD aluminum storm doors? They have moderate pitting, generally they are in good overall shape they just need to be ‘restored’. I was curious if I could paint them? And what steps I would have to take in order to do it right?

thanks again guys..
Kevin

prowallguy
06-19-05, 07:57 AM
Wire brush off any loose, flaking or rusty metal. Scrub clean the door thoroughly with a mix of TSP/water, or use a product like Dirtex made by Savogran. Rinse and let dry. Prime it with a slightly thinned down oil exterior oil primer (1 pint thinner to 1 gallon primer) or go the easy route like I do and use Zinsser's B I N.
Top coat with 2 coats of 100% acrylic exterior house paint.
EMBPilot
06-19-05, 08:19 PM
very nice, thanks again Pro for all your help!!! :D