Then they thin this by adding one pint of paint thinner.
How to fix oil based paint stains in aluminum siding.
An oil based paint was applied over a wet surface.
Saturate a rag with mineral spirits.
Blisters will eventually break and begin peel.
Spot prime bare area.
When they do this they start with one gallon of high quality oil based primer.
To use it add a few drops liquid dish soap to water and mix until it s sudsy.
Repair and prevention.
The sooner you treat the stain the better.
Put on a pair of latex or rubber gloves.
Oxidization can make the aluminum siding look ugly and it needs to be removed as quickly as possible.
Then use a regular hose to remove the paint and stripper from the aluminum siding.
If it is oil based deck stain applied within a day or so mineral spirits should remove it.
Then scrub the solution into the aluminum siding until the stain is gone.
Caulk as required with appropriate caulking product.
Place a little water in a small basin and mix in a couple of drops of laundry detergent dip a soft cloth or soft bristled brush in the solution and use it to gently scrub off the stain if it doesn t come off rinse the spot off with water before using a little isopropyl alcohol to rub the paint stain until it s gone.
Scrape away old peeling paint and feather sand affected areas.
There are many different things that you can do to clean your aluminum siding and remove the back oxides.
Blistering paint was allowed to progress.
One formula many painting contractors use to prime aluminum or steel siding is made by thinning down oil based metal primer.
Lower quality paint was used.
Liquid dish soap will enhance water s ability to remove paint spots and is the next best option if water did not work to remove the stain.
The paint will separate from the siding prematurely.
2 spray the stain with an all purpose house.
Rub the spot with a rag dampened in warm soapy water to remove any not yet dried paint from the surface.
Take the razor blade to any remaining paint left on the aluminum siding.
A razor blade can remove the rest of the paint if the last two steps do not complete the job.
How to clean aluminum siding with a power washer the correct way.
