Greenhouse painting

[rs6mra]

SWMBO wants her aluminium greenhouse pimped and would like me to paint it black.
What I would like to know is what recommendations you guys have for a suitable primer. It is my intention to spray paint it which thus gives me an excuse to possibly acquire a new sprayer.
What sprayers would you recommend for a job like this that would also be suitable for spray painting furniture?
Alternatively, I have a Bostitch 24L compressor and would consider buying a decent gun for it. However I do not think it would be up to the job and any advice would do.
Thanks.

 

[johnnyb]

Don't do it.

 

[rs6mra]

@johnnyb I honestly do not want to do it but that is what she wants as her birthday present!!! I have tried to get out of it but to no avail thanks to social media where she got the idea from. What I also didnt mention is that the bottom half would be T&G 60mm high

 

[johnnyb]

Maybe acid etch followed by machine enamel.(hmg qad) but check with hmg first.

 

[Tris]

Worth talking to the people at Rawlins, I've found them to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable

https://www.rawlinspaints.com/?gad_...W-pFlUP6ZEfrBe2sfotil_21c63KMo64aAgjSEALw_wcB

 

[Bingy man]

What size is it, how deep are the birthday fund pockets . Greenhouses are now available in several colours so would a replacement be less painful ( apart from the cost ) I have just painted a soil pipe and waste pipes due to damage caused by rendering. Hand painted, 3 coats , and it looks pretty good. I used multi surface paint and it can be used inside and out . On most surfaces it doesn’t need a primer just scotch bright the aluminium and blow off any dust .

 

[Fergie 307]

Definitely need an etch primer if you want it to last anytime. Or don't use one, and when the paint falls off you can say "well darling I tried my best"

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Acid etch primer after a light rub down to take the oxide off the surface of the alloy
Good luck