Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be cured, clean, sound, dry and free of all dirt, dust, efflorescence, wax, oil, grease, chalk and any other contamination that would interfere with new coating adhesion. Patch all nail holes, cracks and imperfections with exterior spackling compound. Sand and wipe clean. Woods subject to tannin bleeding should be primed with a stain blocking primer. Performance will be directly related to the degree of surface preparation.
Recommended Products
| Primers: | Sure Grip Interior/Exterior Acrylic Latex Primer |
| Prime-O-Seal Exterior Alkyd Primer/Sealer |
The products above are commonly recommended for ferrous metal. Other Diamond Vogel products, including zinc-rich primers, epoxies and polyurethanes from our High Performance Coatings, may be better suited for your project. Please contact your Diamond Vogel representative for personalized service.