[Rob]

This building is three hours away, need to do it in the quickest time to keep travel down. What's new out there that I could consider?

 

[ewingpainting.net]

IDK, a ProShot. What did spec in your bid? Looks like a 3 or 4 day job, just get a hotel.

 

[Rob]

Material wise I meant.

 

[CliffK]

Is that a galvanized metal Rob? It's interesting that the white on the bottom doesn't seem to be failing, at least in the pics.

 

[Rob]

I think the deep base just couldn't handle the heat, white is intact. It is only the front side (gets the sun worst) they want done. It is galvanized, have not bid it yet, still debating.

 

[LA Painter]

They likely didn’t etch the galvanized metal first, so whatever that first layer is - it’s failed. If you don’t strip it all now, whatever is left on will come off later.

 

[ewingpainting.net]

Just use SW Metal Latex, with the recommended primer. Solo would work on it to.

 

[NEPS.US]

Gabe - Wouldnt he need to use a Wash Primer for the galvy? Probably why the previous job is coming off in sheets to the metal.

 

[JoseyWales]

I'd pressure wash [with chemicals}...let dry and apply a galvanized primer.{if needed}

Then top coat with a Devoe DTM product: Devflex HP

It says you don't need a primer if prepped properly..I'd look into that...

General Description:
A premium quality, direct to metal acrylic semi-gloss enamel for high traffic interior-exterior areas of commercial, institutional, residential and industrial structures. Features a non-yellowing film with excellent durability.
Typical Uses:
May be applied directly to interior or exterior steel and aluminum, and to properly prepared galvanized metal, wood or masonry surfaces.


Advantages:

• Alkyd-like hardness and durability
• Excellent color retention
• High hiding
• Non-yellowing
• All purpose finish for multiple surfaces
• Excellent resistance to grease, oil and water
• Excellent flow and leveling
• Resists peeling and chipping
• Low odor and water clean-up
• Washable and scrubbable
• Good abrasion resistance
• Easy application - brush, roll or spray
• May be applied direct to steel and aluminum

Devflex HP

 

[ewingpainting.net]

Gabe - Wouldnt he need to use a Wash Primer for the galvy? Probably why the previous job is coming off in sheets to the metal.

Let see what the recommended primer is http://www.paintdocs.com/webmsds/webPDF.jsp?SITEID=STORECAT&doctype=PDS&lang=E&prodno=B42W111

RECOMMENDED SYSTEMS
Dry Film Thickness / ct.Mils (Microns)
Aluminum/Galvanizing, water based primer:
1 ct. DTM Wash Primer 0.7-1.3 (18-32)
2 cts. Metalatex Semi-Gloss Coating 1.5-4.0 (37-100)

Yup! :thumbsup:

 

[ewingpainting.net]

I hate the the Devflex HP, stuffs like water I had 3 of these structures that were speced with that stuff. the stuff has no build, jmo