Step 7 paint the awning with acrylic latex exterior house paint within 48 hours of applying the primer.
Oil based primer for aluminum awnings.
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Rust oleum z prime superfast oil based primer.
Clean awning we have a detailed guide above that lists the entire process step by step.
For truly greasy or dirty aluminum siding or other outdoor pieces use a commercial degreaser in the power washer or sprayed on the surface to ensure it is as clean as possible and ready to take on primer and paint.
Kilz upshot interior multi purpose oil based wall and ceiling primer aerosol spray item 33533.
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This primer is thus the best oil primer for the job and perfect for unique surfaces like vinyl kynar pvc glass tile glazed brick metals and chalky or glossy finishes and therefore is a primer for oil based paint.
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Kilz s high bonding option is meant to replace other oil or water based primers that won t adhere to the new coat.
The primer should be a metal priming paint that is thinned down and oil based.
Rust oleum z prime is a great choice for those looking for a primer over difficult surfaces.
However you can apply oil paint directly to metal.
You could use latex primer and top coat but it probably wouldn t hold up well on a flat surface like an awning.
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Place a primer on the aluminum awning.
Unfortunately aluminum and ammonia have a chemical reaction which is corrosive to the metal.
However these often contain ammonia.
You ll achieve a more uniform finish if you first apply an oil based primer e g rust oleum clean metal primer 8 98 per quart on amazon.
How to paint aluminum.
Apply an oil based primer many people get a latex primer because it dries faster.
Aluminium can be painted but you ll need to clean it first and get rid of the oxidation.
How to prime a wall.
If will cause some white flaking to appear.