Scrub the awning with a scrub brush.
Painting metal awnings.
The awning is a high gloss white awning painted with an airless paint sprayer.
The project can be completed quickly and is fairly easy to do clean awning thoroughly.
Step 1 prepare a solution of water and powered detergent.
We used a bonding primer.
The first thing that you will need to do is to completely clean your awning this means removing dirt grime oil and all remaining paint from previous paint jobs.
Step 2 wipe off any dirt or debris with a wet sponge or cloth.
For aluminum you will really want to clean the metal well and then apply a primer to get a good stick.
Rinse off the awning with a hose.
My paint isn t sticking.
My paint isn t.
If done correctly painting a metal awning can be a very manageable job.
How to paint metal.
There will be attraction with steel but none to aluminum.
Rinse the awning with clear water.
This is most common on aluminum awnings.
Painting an aluminum awning is easy once its surface has been properly prepared.
If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon.
Apply topcoat of 100 acrylic paint a nice topcoat of acrylic paint will perform well in the elements and it can last for many years without discoloring or fading.