Paint Solution

Is an adhesion loss of the paint due to inadequate surface preparation.



Usually no or improper priming.
Improper surface prep or choice of paint.
Not removing rust, oil and other matter.
Not deglossing baked enamel finishes.
Painting too soon after cleaning galvanized surface.
Galvanized metal is very alkaline until weathered.



Remove all rust, loose paint and other particles.
All dust must be rinsed or wiped away.
Allow galvanized to weather prior to coating.
Apply an acrylic corrosion-resistant primer.
New galvanized must be primed with an acrylic corrosion-resistant primer if the finish coat is oil base or vinyl latex.



Bare or new galvanized metal needs aggressive cleaning with mineral spirits prior to using a galvanized primer.
Select a top quality exterior paint in the color and sheen of your choice.



Substrate: Unpainted
Primer: 1722 Kel-Guard Acrylic Galvanize Primer
Finish Coats: 1240 Acry-Shield Exterior Flat Finish
1245 Acry-Velvet Ext. Low Sheen Finish
1250 Acry-Lustre Ext. Semi-Gloss Finish
1235 Seasons Ext. 100% Acrylic Flat
1236 Seasons Ext. 100% Acrylic Low Sheen

Substrate: Previously Painted
Primer: Spot Prime 1722 Kel-Guard Acrylic Galvanize Primer
Finish Coats: 1240 Acry-Shield Exterior Flat Finish
1245 Acry-Velvet Ext. Low Sheen Finish
1250 Acry-Lustre Ext. Semi-Gloss Finish
1235 Seasons Ext. 100% Acrylic Flat
1236 Seasons Ext. 100% Acrylic Low Sheen