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Is it necessary to prime aluminum or vinyl siding before painting?

April 26, 2017aluminum necessary painting Prime vinyl siding

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Is it necessary to prime aluminum or vinyl siding before painting?

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No, as long as the siding has had a chance to weather a year before painting. You do need to clean the surfaces first with a cleaner like ProClean Extra Strength Pre-Paint Cleaner Degreaser. You want to be sure the surfaces are free of chalk and residue.

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No, as long as the siding has had a chance to weather a year before painting. You do need to clean the surfaces first with an Extra Strength Cleaner Degreaser. You want to be sure the surfaces are free of chalk and residue.