painting galvanised for the lazy

[spin cycle]

got coupla old gates....galvanising going......anything easy i can paint them with that'll stay on?

 

[MD @Minshall Buildings]

just google T wash (mordant solution) then wash the surface of the zinc ( you will know its worked coz it will turn black) with that and most paints should stick. I would suggest a good zinc phosphate is best

 

[spin cycle]

just google T wash (mordant solution) then wash the surface of the zinc ( you will know its worked coz it will turn black) with that and most paints should stick. I would suggest a good zinc phosphate is best

thank you

 

[HarryB97]

Galvafroid paint is fantastic

 

[MD @Minshall Buildings]

Galvafroid paint is fantastic

there are cheaper alternatives to Galvafoid that are just as good......most just choose it due its its established name

 

[HarryB97]

there are cheaper alternatives to Galvafoid that are just as good......most just choose it due its its established name

Which other brands would you recommend as it is expensive!

 

[haybob]

Sorry for slight hijack .... Any tips/recommendations on painting a alloy pickup canopy?

 

[Exfarmer]

Sorry for slight hijack .... Any tips/recommendations on painting a alloy pickup canopy?

I have just painted an alloy vent with Hammerite, you need the right one though not the first can you come across
then you have to do a minimum of 3 coats at 15 minute intervals. each coat must be very thin so I ended up doing five. looks reasonable and having plenty of time not too many runs

 

[spanners and hammers]

ally needs a acid etch primer for best results

 

[haybob]

I have just painted an alloy vent with Hammerite, you need the right one though not the first can you come across
then you have to do a minimum of 3 coats at 15 minute intervals. each coat must be very thin so I ended up doing five. looks reasonable and having plenty of time not too many runs

I actually emailed Hammerite and they said that non of their products are suitable for my job. I've given up thinking about it now.

 

[2wheels]

got coupla old gates....galvanising going......anything easy i can paint them with that'll stay on?

as minshall said, mordaunt solution first then dulux metal primer them dulux metalshield. trouble is it's going to cost so doubt if it is worth it. can you get them galvanised again?