How To Prepare Aluminum Columns On Front Porch For Repainting?

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Asked on Sep 21, 2017 How to prepare aluminum columns on front porch for repainting? by Dawna (IC: ) Sign Up to Answer Answer this question +2 Answered 5 answers

• Janet Pizaro on Sep 21, 2017

  https://www.hunker.com/13416999/how-to-paint-aluminum-columns

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• Roxaneg on Sep 21, 2017

  Wash them with a water-based/oil-free soap. Rinse and dry the columns before applying a metal etching primer to the columns. A polyester brush might give you the smoothest finish. Let the primer dry-- about 3-4 hours-- then paint your columns.

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• Jay Paden on Sep 21, 2017

  lightly sand making sure to remove any loose paint, I prefer Rust-oleume

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• Amanda on Sep 21, 2017

  If they are already painted I would remove any loose paint and then wash them down with a 1/2 warm water and 1/2 white vinegar solution! Let dry completely before painting! The paint will not stick to dirty surfaces!

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• Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Sep 21, 2017

  Wash well, let dry, use a good primer, then paint. Use paint formulas intended for metal.

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