Painting Oxidized Aluminum Siding

The homeowners hated the look but the metal was still in decent shape and they didnt want the expense of re siding the entire house.

Painting oxidized aluminum siding. Clean the surface and apply 2 coats of bm aura rust scat or acrylic of your choice. Many paint manufacturers offer multi purpose enamel or a direct to metal paint. The best way to get this siding clean is to power wash it. Most of the exteriors i paint are aluminum and ive never had a problem with adhesion.

Determine if the siding has been previously painted and what kind of paint has been used. Aluminum can be difficult to tell apart from vinyl if brand new. A new paint job was the solution. You need to scrape off peeling and flaking paint and then chisel out any old caulk lines and apply new ones.

Vinyl will wear and fade just like the aluminum or anything else that is exposed to the elements. The aluminum siding was a shade of beige that had aged into a dull mustard tone and the trim was a rust colored reddish brown. Expect to pay the premium for good paint. If possible bring a sample to a professional.

Check the label to be sure its recommended for metal siding.