What Is The Best Way To Repaint A Peeling Steel Bulkhead Door?

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Asked on Apr 26, 2018 What is the best way to repaint a peeling steel bulkhead door? by Karen (IC: ) Sign Up to Answer Answer this question +4 Answered Have a steel bulkhead door that looks horrible because the paint always peels after painting. It came primed but peeled after it was painted. Scraped away as much of the peeling paint I was able, repainted and peeling again. Should it be sanded entirely or stripped with a chemical paint stripper before repainting? What paint should be used? 7 answers

• Sharon on Apr 26, 2018

  You can use citristip( Lowe’s or Home Depot) and give it a good sanding and use a primer and an anti rust outdoor spray paint!

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• Janet Pizaro on Apr 26, 2018

  Sand the remaining [aint off, clean use a outdoor exterior primer for metal, allow to dry ,paint with exterior paint for steel

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• Lana Hassell on Apr 26, 2018

  I agree with Sharon.

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• Mck26248198 on Apr 26, 2018

  Sand it, paint w/ Rustoleum. Spray is easy, but because it is always windy here, I used the can & a paint brush. Ezpz.

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• Gal26500081 on Apr 27, 2018

  Strip it then paint it with truck bed liner paint....stuff is incredibly durable and won't peel!!

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• Connie Quine on Apr 28, 2018

  After sanding down the old, peeling paint, repaint with a Rustoleum paint in your choice of color. Then be sure to seal it with an extra clear coat for more durability. I hope this helps answer your question. Good luck!

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• Karen on Apr 29, 2018

  I used the Citristrip paint stripper and sanded but not all the paint came off. Will do this again and hope all the old paint comes off.

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