How do I prepare galvanized steel for painting?
Scrub the SteelScrub the galvanized steel with a water-based degreasing agent using a coarse plastic brush. Rinse the steel with a water hose or wet rags, and allow the surface to dry completely before you begin the application process.Prepare the SteelCover any areas of the steel you do not want painted with blue painter’s tape. Do not use plain masking tape as this may allow paint to seep beneath. Cover flooring beneath the galvanized steel with heavy-duty fabric drop cloths.Abrade the SteelAbrade the steel to promote adhesion by applying a galvanized metal etching primer to the surface. Use a paintbrush manufactured for latex paints. Allow the etching primer to dry and cure for at least four hours.
