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Here's how to paint galvanized metal: 1  Wash the metal thoroughly with hot soapy water. 2  Rinse the metal and let it dry completely for several hours. 3  Rinse the metal with a weak solution of water and ammonia and allow it to dry.4  Remove any handles or other attachments from the metal.ere's what you'll need to paint galvanized metal so that the paint won't peel off: 1  Ammonia. 2  Heavy duty sandpaper, 240 girt. 3  Metal primer. 4  Metal paint, preferably the same brand as the primer. 5  Tack cloths [source: Do It Yourself ].
1 Steel is a ferrous metal, which means that it is subject to rusting if exposed to moisture and oxygen. 2  If painting previously uncoated steel, completely remove all rust with a wire brush. 3  Next, apply a rust-inhibitive specialty primer to prevent rust from occurring.pray painting is also an option for steel. If using an anti-rust spray paint like ValsparÂ® Anti-Rust Armor Enamel Spray Paint, it is best to paint before installing to protect the rest of the exterior from spray mist.