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Peeling from Galvanized Metal

Peeling from Galvanized MetalDEFINITION
Paint has lost its adhesion to a galvanized metal surface.

CAUSES
  • Inadequate or improper surface preparation.
  • Failure to use a primer before applying an oil-based or vinyl water-based paint.
  • Failure to sand baked-on enamel finishes or glossy surfaces before painting.


FIXING PROBLEMDUNN-EDWARDS SOLUTIONS
Remove all loose, peeling paint until you reach the bare metal.

CAUTION: Lead-containing paint is most commonly found in pre-1950 buildings. Before removing or sanding any paint, check to determine whether the paint contains lead. DO NOT remove or sand lead paint with out consulting local health officials or a certified lead abatement contractor.

 

Find the items you'll need by clicking on the items below:
Sandpaper & Scrapers
Removers
Dunn-Edwards is concerned with your safety. When sanding and removing finishes, be sure to use the proper safety equipment:
dust masks
respirators
eye protection
If you're using liquid removers, be sure to wear long sleeves to protect your arms from splashes. It's also recommended that you protect your hands.
disposable gloves
disposable vinyl gloves
solvex gloves

Clean the exposed metal of any contaminants, such as dirt, oil, etc., and treat it with an etching liquid.Galva-Etch Surface Conditioner
Rinse the surface with clean water. Allow to dry. 
Apply a galvanized metal primer.
When Painting
this Surface...

Dunn-Edwards
Recommends these Primers...

Interior
Wood
Unikote (W707)
Interior Acrylic Enamel Undercoater
Exterior
Wood
E-Z Prime (W708)
Exterior Acrylic Wood Primer

Exterior Wood
Synthetic

Ultra-Grip (W715)
Acrylic Multi-Purpose Primer
Ferrous
Metal
Corrobar (43-5)
White Alkyd Corrosion Inhibitive Primer
Non-Ferrous
Metal
Ultra-Grip (W715)
Acrylic Multi-Purpose Primer
Galv-Alum (43-7)
Galvanized/Aluminum Primer
Versaprime (42-44)
High Performance Epoxy Ester Primer

Repaint with a high quality paint.
If you'd like
this finish...

Choose this Dunn-Edwards product...

Flat Evershield (W701)   Exterior Wood and Masonry Flat Paint
Low Sheen Enduracryl (W705)   Exterior Wood Masonry Low-Sheen Paint
Eggshell Permashell (W940)   Interior / Exterior
Eggshell Paint
Semi-Gloss Permasheen (W901)   Interior / Exterior
Semi-Gloss Paint
Gloss Permagloss (W960)   Interior / Exterior Gloss Paint

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