If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon.
Painting steel roof of trailer.
Begin at the far side of the roof.
You may not get complete coverage on the first coat but this is normal and a second coat will give complete coverage.
You can update your roof and prevent further rusting by cleaning it up and giving it a fresh coat of paint.
Not using a sealant.
Choose a paint that s right for your metal roof.
Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic based paint.
Metal roofs are prone to rust because they are constantly exposed to the elements.
A well done paint job can last for several years.
Wait three hours for the metal to dry.
This is why when you are considering painting your metal roofing it makes sense to go for specific paints for the metal roof.
Just like rv roof covers high quality rv covers are waterproof uv resistant and can help extend the finish of your entire rv paint job and exterior coat.
Apply the metal etching primer to the rusted galvanized metal roof using the roller.
Roll in a vertical motion working backward toward the extension ladder.
That said just as with rv roof covers you do need to beware the possibility for mold growth due to lack of air movement under the cover.
Another mistake is to forget or ignore using a sealant before the application of the metal paint.
Use a trowel or paint brunch to apply the coating into your rv roof evenly.
Note that such areas have the tendency of developing small leaks causing a gradual damage to your rv.
Step 10 wait for the paint to dry completely.
Painted metal roofs come with a baked on factory finish and you can re coat these as well as paint bare metal roofing with acrylic latex paint.
Find either oil based or acrylic based paint at your local home improvement store.
Spray a thin coat of paint on to the trailer making sure to cover all corners and edges that you want painted.
Seal anything that sticks through your rv s roof including vents and antennas.
If properly painted the paint will not only improve the appearance but protect the roof from further rusting.