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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 ].
Bonderized steel is actually Galvanized G90 that has been put through a phosphate bath and has a layer of Chromate applied and dried leaving it ready to accept paint. The process produces a dull gray colored finish. Bonderized is commonly referred to as  Paint Grip . It is meant to be painted and it holds paint quite well and is popular in the rainwater goods industry. Typical uses are, rain gutters, downspouts, roof flashings, and roof valleys. In recent years architects have used Bonderized for roofing and siding without applying a paint to the steel. This is done to achieve a beautiful dull gray weathered look.