Galvanized steel and mill finish aluminum painting recommendations:

• Clean surface with mineral spirits to remove oil and grease.
• Lightly rough up surface with fine steel wool.
• Clean with moist rag and let dry.
• Clean again with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
• Set tubes on lumber or clean surface for painting.
• Spray lightly on one side, and ends, with Rust Destroyer and let dry.
• Turn, do next surface and repeat until 2 thin coats have been applied.
• Next spray a thin coat or 2 of sandable automotive spray primer.
• Lightly sand with fine sandpaper and wipe clean with moist cloth. Let Dry.
• Now spray or brush a thin coat or 2 of your exterior grade finish paint.
• Erect frame, clean and touch up with finish paint.

- Now you got a Killer Paint Job!

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-For commercial paint applications see American Galvanizers Association. They have further information that may be helpful for large job and assembly line processes.

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Note: Select paints that are the least toxic. Always read and follow safety precautions. Typically these include; wearing protective rubber gloves, eye protection such as splash goggles or safety glasses with slide shields, use only with adequate ventilation, avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of vapor spray mist or sanding dust. Close container after each use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not take internally.

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