Painting metal can be complicated. Good surface preparation is the key to a professional finish.
Metals that are prone to rust, such as galvanized metal or cast iron, are not recommended for use with ECOS water-based products. ECOS paints should not be applied directly to metal surfaces.
Metal surfaces that have been primed from the factory but not yet painted:
- Prime first with ECOS Universal Primer
- Apply two coats with ECOS Semi-Gloss Paint or Gloss Paint
Metal that has been previously painted:
- Clean any rust, debris, chipping or peeling paint from the surface with sandpaper or a wire brush to obtain an even surface
- Remove sanding dust and any surface contaminants
- Spot-prime where bare metal is exposed with a direct-to-metal primer that can accept ECOS water-based paints
- Red Oxide primer is specifically formulated to deter rust on ferrous (magnetic) metals to prepare metal for a top coat.
- Acceptable to apply directly over rusted surfaces
- Apply two coats with ECOS Semi-Gloss Paint or Gloss Paint
For best results, refer to the product-specific Application Instructions on each product page.