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Give your metals a brand new look! | Metal Surfaces

Give your metals a brand new look!

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With the start of the new summer season, at Remodeling General and Paint we get different questions about the repairs we might be able to do on your country cottages or summer homes. So here are a few tips to know how to remove paint from metal surfaces such as your garage door, window grills, front safety doors and metal fences.

The need to remove the old paint can occur for several reasons; it might be first that it has become bulged and probably flaking off the coating, or simply wanting to revitalize you’re your metal fences. The most important thing we need to know to successfully carry out this task is that you should always apply a primer before painting any metal surface, no matter the size or length a primer is always necessary.

It is essential to remove layers of old paint in order to lend a primer hand. It might probably not sound as difficult as it may seem at first glance, yet is one of the most through steps to take. There are different ways to remove paint from metal surfaces; the most difficult way and this one requiring more physical effort is to remove the paint by a spatula or sand paper alone. Here we advise you to get professional help to aid with heavy machinery to get the result you want.

After thoroughly taken care of the sanding process here are a set of basic procedures to follow. Do not forget safety first!

Instructions and work steps:

Without doubt, the easiest way to remove paint coating metal is to use a special liquid paint stripper.

  • 1. Apply a layer of etchant on the entire surface of the door. (For each layer of old paint must apply a layer of paint stripper))
  • 2. Wait about 20 minutes for the coatings to penetrate well into the old paint.
  • 3. Remove the paint with a spatula.
  • 4. Clean the channels with the help of brushes or spatulas right size.
  • 5. Sand gently if necessary, using fine sandpaper.

And through the entire procedure you will be able to give your metals a relift, we hope this tips might have helped you bettering your garage door and fences. Keep coming back for more entries!