I have White Knight quick dry true bite primer and their white gloss metal paint. Can I use these to paint my hideous bronze coloured windows and screen doors?
budgel,
Nov 21, 8:48pm
That primer appears to be for adhering to bare metals. I would try a small amount first. The topcoat should be fine. Prepare the surface by thoroughly cleaning and rubbing down with a new scotchbrite pad. Painting old windows is well worth doing, it made a huge difference to my old Mum's place.
rainrain1,
Nov 21, 10:44pm
Don't do it. what a mess painted aluminium, I spent hours and hours cleaning paint off those once
budgel,
Nov 22, 11:48pm
If done properly a good result can be obtained.
redden39,
Nov 24, 12:23am
I wondered if anyone had been successful and how long it lasted. I noticed paint sticks really well when you accidentally slop onto aluminium but Murphy's Law says it won't if I do it on purpose. Was thinking of getting the two screen doors powder coated. Might be easier.
socram,
Nov 24, 12:29am
I made a start last year after having some new modern windows fitted elsewhere. Just a clean up and then the acrylic paint straight on. Only done a few test spots so far, on a bronze ranchslider and also on a basic plain aluminium window, but bearing in mind they aren't handled on a daily basis - or at all, no surprises that it all looks good so far.
Getting them powder coated would mean a lot of extra work and a lot of extra cost - with a bit of a risk I would have thought.
redden39,
Nov 24, 12:41am
Thanks for that socram. Just painting all of the middle bit looked like hard work but I bow to your superior knowledge. I just don't want to have a go and then about two years later have serious regrets if it did not last and looked worse than what I started with.
zak410,
Nov 24, 1:42am
paint sticks well on plain aluminium and anodised; only power coated ali needs a better preparation and a smooth surface type primer.
yorkie13,
Nov 24, 2:03am
You need a aluminium etch primer. and use a top quality brush to get a good smooth finish with both coats.
redden39,
Nov 24, 4:47pm
Thanks for the advice. I have already learned the difference a brush makes. Might get brave and have a go on Sunday.
sanders4,
Nov 25, 2:14am
We used solvent based paint in a spray can supplied by auto paint supplier - we are in salt spray zone but paint is still good after 10 years.
Help is in Sydney, but you cant get transferred from NZ after 4:30 pm
redden39,
Dec 4, 4:13pm
I have applied the primer and have done two of the three top coats. Would have posted pics if I had not left my stick at home. As expected, the neighbours have noticed and so far, one has decided to do his too.
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