A. Wood Surfaces

New Painting

• All areas to be painted must be dry and free of dirt, dust, grease, oil and other contaminants.
• Sand wood surfaces until smooth to touch with no slivers or rough edges. Dust off and wipe with a clean rag.

Repainting

• All areas to be painted must be dry and free of dirt, dust, grease, oil and other contaminants.
• If the existing paint is sound and shows normal chalking, sand lightly and wipe surface dust.
• If the existing paint is cracked, alligatored peeling, or in generally poor condition, completely remove paint film by scraping, wire brushing or sanding.

B. Metal Surfaces

New Painting

• All areas to be painted must be dry and free of dirt, dust, grease, oil and other contaminants.
• Sand or wire brush all metal exposed in weather for some time.
• For severely corroded areas, treat with Davies Greco Rust Converter. Let stand overnight, then wipe with a clean rag wet with Davies Lacquer Thinner. 

Repainting

• All areas to be painted must be dry and free of dirt, dust, grease, oil and other contaminants.
• If the existing paint is sound and shows normal chalking, sand lightly and wipe surface dust.
• If the existing paint is cracked, alligatored peeling, or in generally poor condition, completely remove paint film by scraping, wire brushing or sanding.