How Do You Paint A Metal Surface?
Metal is versatile and durable. It is used to make toys, plates, roofs, and everything imaginable. However, metal can be a little plain. To make it brighter and interesting, you can paint it. The trick is painting the metal surface so that the paint will stick and not flake off. Preparing the surface properly is important. Pour non-alkaline cleanser onto a rag and thoroughly clean the surface of the aluminum. Let it dry. Apply a coat of zinc chromate as a prime coat, using a brush. Make sure the aluminum is thoroughly covered before continuing. Let it dry. Apply an exterior finish coat of any color, using a brush. Disassemble the metal toy as much as possible and clean it with a citrus-based cleanser and a rag to remove any grease and dirt. Remove any chipped paint on the metal toy with steel wool or sandpaper. Clean the toy again to remove any dust and paint chips. Let it dry, Roughen the surface of the metal toy with sandpaper or steel wool so that the paint will stick. Clean it agai
