Comments on How to Paint Galvanized Metal

I wouldn't use mineral spirits. It will chemically react with the zinc to a create a soapy film and peel later. No oil/alkyd paint/solvents should be used. New metal will have an oil layer on it while old will have an oxidized layer on it. Both need to be removed.

I wouldn't use mineral spirits. It will chemically react with the zinc to a create a soapy film and peel later. No oil/alkyd paint/solvents should be used. New metal will have an oil layer on it while old will have an oxidized layer on it. Both need to be removed.