Cleaning And Painting Metal Awnings

Depending on your awning material you will need to use different cleaning solutions.

Cleaning and painting metal awnings.

Fill a large bucket with water and add the recommended amount of solvent refer to the back or side of the solvent bottle. There will be attraction with steel but none to aluminum. This will be very effective at removing any and all substances stuck to the metal. Rinse the awning with clean water and allow it to dry well.

To prep metal for paint adhesion you must first clean it with soap and water remove light rust with a wire brush sand it with fine grain sandpaper and then in most cases prime. Step 2 wet one awning with a hose. Sweep all sides of the awning with brush. Spray entire awning with hose.

We spray off the tops brackets and conclude with the underside of the metal sheets. Use an emery cloth to smooth areas of the awning that feel rough when touched. Sand the awning until the metal is shiny and smooth. For fixed awnings rollup awnings and retractable awnings made of canvas or outdoor fabrics use a mild laundry detergent and lukewarm water.

Step 3 sand. My paint isn t sticking. When the metal feels smooth and is shiny you can stop sanding. Brush off any remaining debris from the sanding.

This is most common on aluminum awnings. If your awnings are made of aluminum use a solvent especially created for it. For aluminum you will really want to clean the metal well and then apply a primer to get a good stick. To do this the best tool you can use is a pressure washer.

If you re not sure if your awning is aluminum try placing a magnet against it. On a nice sunny afternoon spray the entire awning to knock off any dirt and debris. To clean metal awnings use a metal cleaning solvent and water. You can also use a vinyl or fabric cleaner if you wish.

Next submerge a brush in the cleaning solution and then scrub the awning. Paint can easily splatter onto areas around the awning. Step 4 tape.