How to Repair Metal Paint Peeling

You look around the outside of your home and everything looks great...except for that gutter with the peeling paint. Don't worry; this is easily repaired.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scraper
• Sandpaper
• Mineral spirits
• Rag
• Rubber gloves
• Metal paint primer (brush or spray)

1. Scrape and remove all peeling paint.

2. Sand down to reveal the metal surface and eliminate any hard paint edges.

3. Clean the surface thoroughly with mineral spirits on a rag using rubber gloves.

4. Paint on a coat of metal paint primer and allow to dry. You can use a brush or spray. If spraying be sure to cover any areas you don't want painted with over spray.

5. If necessary; paint on a second coat.

Tips & Warnings

• Cover any areas with a drop cloth and use plastic drop cloths to protect areas from over spray if using spray paint.
• Use a mask if using spray paint to avoid inhaling the over spray.