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   Rez_ | Jan 16, 2002 08:43am | #1

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   b Another Homeowner. One day we will rule the world.

   DIY- I did one last summer that came out well. Powerwash all siding real good. Light sand with an orbital sander to give the surface some teeth for the paint to adhere to. Wipe and rinse. I used a sherwinwilliams paint recommended for aluminum siding with primer and topcoat one and the same. Two coats. Owner was happy and satisfied. Maybe a bit of overkill on the prep but thats where it all happens at.

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   James_DuHamel | Jan 16, 2002 09:30am | #2

   *Rez,Not a bit of overkill. Gotta get the siding clean before you can get a good adherance of the primer/paint.They also make primers that will chemically bond to the oxidation and form a tough, very secure surface for the topcoat. I kinda like the idea of a primer and topcoat combined. Might have to try that sometime.James DuHamel

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   Dave_Richeson | Jan 16, 2002 09:52pm | #3

   *Used the same Sherwin William product on an addition last summer. Followed the same steps as Rez, except for the sanding. I used a wipe on surface prep recommended by the guys at the paint store. I'll look up the name of the prep if you would like.Dave

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   DIY_ | Jan 20, 2002 08:22am | #4

   *Thanks for your info. If you could get me the name of the prep, that would be great.In my journy of trying to get info, I found that you are not supposed to power wash, because it only lets moisture in behind the aluminum. Has any one else heard the same?

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   Dave_Richeson | Jan 20, 2002 08:34pm | #5

   *DIY, the stuff I use is E-B Emulsa-Bond. I use it as a prep and as an additive to the paint. The instructions say it is an additive, but I found that by that by thinning it with water and wipeing the siding off with it, I got a cleaner surface. Power washing takes off most of the grime, dirt and chalking. The E-B solution gets the rest. I have never had a problem with power washing anything before painting, as long as I gave it adequate time to dry.Dave