Asked on Jun 25, 2013
How do I paint a metal entry door to withstand extreme heat & sun?
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Leslie D
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I was so proud of myself. I stripped my front door of layers of bad and cracking paint from the previous owners (it was like stripping bubble gum), sanded, bought a high quality primer and exterior latex paint, as recommended by my SW paint professional, painted it about 6 months ago (2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint), and the door is now bubbling in the Summer heat. I'm in Vegas, with regular 110 degree temps, and the metal door gets extremely hot in the afternoon direct sun. What did I do wrong? I'm going to have to redo it again, and would like this to be the last time for a while!
i have a white metal door as well & live in se texas. i'd love to paint it another color, but have been unsure of what to use. all of this has been really helpful. it seems rustoleum & a good sealer is the answer.
Metal door? I would prime and paint with auto engine paint or bar be que grill paint. It is high temp. It is spray also, so several light coats. I would also take all the paint/ cans back to your SW paint professional and get your money back - always save receipts.
Like Lynn said....you could buy a paint that is used for auto exhaust manifolds; where the temperature gets hot enough to turn them red. Just make sure that you have the surface completely free of any moisture or any contaminant which could cause the new paint job to bubble eventually.
High heat appliance spray paint and primer.
On a metal door receiving that kind constant heatl, I would use high heat pain found in all auto repair supply stores.
Is there a storm door on the outside? My interior steel front door has a disclaimer if you use a glass storm door insert...but I never saw the result. I never used the glass insert...just the screen part. Wow...I would definitely try a high temp metal paint. You did nothing wrong. See if you can get your $ back. Bring the picture. Good luck.
I'd 'move'!
There is special paint made specifically for front doors. This paint is stronger and resistant to the elements.
I have never had this problem as I don't have metal doors, but wonder if a Car Paint would do the job?
Hello Leslie: Check these sites for help:
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-paint-a-metal-front-door-5191823
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-paint-metal-4846919
Why not make a design feature of the raised metal and paint it Silver/gold/bronze or infact any colour that takes your fancy? You could also maybe try Rustoleom or Hammerite Paint directly to rusting items to get a fresh look. They come in many colours.
Hi Leslie, hope this helps you out, it's a list of all paints that are good in high heat.
https://renopaintmart.com/the-best-exterior-paints-for-hot-weather/#:~:text=Most%20notably%2C%20elastomeric%20paint%20goes,hot%20summers%20and%20chilly%20winters.
RustOleum make a high heat paint.
I just had my threshold painted w fireplace paint. I hope it doesn’t bubble
After all the trouble you've gone to and then to have the paint bubble, I'd be done with trying to do it myself and contact a car body shop to find out if they would be able to refinish the door for you. They have the appropriate tools to sand blast the door, then prime and paint using a commercial sprayer...probably several thin coats of body paint made to survive all temperatures and weather conditions. Sometimes you're ahead to just pay a pro!