Painting Metal Playground Equipment

Instructions

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     Restore zinc coating to any welds made to repair play equipment. Sandblast or wire brush the weld to remove slag, then coat the welded area with a zinc-rich paint. Zinc-rich paint is available in spray cans or containers for brush painting.
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     Clean the play equipment with warm, soapy water. Use a terry cloth rag to wash all surfaces. Make certain to remove all dirt and grease. Rinse thoroughly with clear water.
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     Allow the metal play equipment to dry thoroughly. Joints between metal pipes and bars take longer to dry. Make certain all surfaces are completely dry before proceeding.
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     Sand all surfaces using 280- to 320-grit sandpaper. Wipe surfaces with a clean cloth to remove paint dust.
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     Apply etch primer to ensure a good paint bond. Follow manufacturer's instructions to brush or spray etch primer onto play equipment surfaces.
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     Paint with exterior-grade, lead-free paint. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

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