Asked on Apr 26, 2018
What is the best way to repaint a peeling steel bulkhead door?
by Karen
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Have a steel bulkhead door that looks horrible because the paint always peels after painting. It came primed but peeled after it was painted. Scraped away as much of the peeling paint I was able, repainted and peeling again. Should it be sanded entirely or stripped with a chemical paint stripper before repainting? What paint should be used?
7 answers
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Sharon
on Apr 26, 2018
You can use citristip( Lowe’s or Home Depot) and give it a good sanding and use a primer and an anti rust outdoor spray paint! -
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Janet Pizaro
on Apr 26, 2018
Sand the remaining [aint off, clean use a outdoor exterior primer for metal, allow to dry ,paint with exterior paint for steel -
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Lana Hassell
on Apr 26, 2018
I agree with Sharon. -
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Mck26248198
on Apr 26, 2018
Sand it, paint w/ Rustoleum. Spray is easy, but because it is always windy here, I used the can & a paint brush. Ezpz. -
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Gal26500081
on Apr 27, 2018
Strip it then paint it with truck bed liner paint....stuff is incredibly durable and won't peel!! -
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Connie Quine
on Apr 28, 2018
After sanding down the old, peeling paint, repaint with a Rustoleum paint in your choice of color. Then be sure to seal it with an extra clear coat for more durability. I hope this helps answer your question. Good luck! -
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Karen
on Apr 29, 2018
I used the Citristrip paint stripper and sanded but not all the paint came off. Will do this again and hope all the old paint comes off.
Sharon
on Apr 26, 2018
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 26, 2018
Lana Hassell
on Apr 26, 2018
Mck26248198
on Apr 26, 2018
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