Remove all dirt and all surface contaminants that will interfere with adhesive of subsequent coats without damaging the substrates or adjacent areas.
 

Wire brush all loose and peeling paint and dust all surfaces before spot priming or applying finish coats.
 

Power wash all areas to be painted, and use a mild detergent solution such as MI-T-M's surface prep if required. Then rinse with clear clean water until all residues has been removed from all surfaces.  Allow the surfaces to thoroughly dry before proceeding with preparation or painting.
 

After washing the surfaces, the areas must be carefully examined for cracking, blistering, peeling or flaking of existing paint.  All loose, unsound, or non-adhering paint must be removed.
 

Rust, Scale, and Corrosion should be removed either by power sanding or hand sanding and spot primed with the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the Finish Schedule.
 

Unpainted galvanized metal should be solvent washed, treated with GALVA-ETCH (GE 123), and primed with the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the Finish Schedule.
 

Degloss all glossy and previously enameled surfaces to provide a roughened surface or “Tooth” for good adhesion of subsequent coats.
 

Spot prime all patched and sanded areas with the appropriate primer or finish coat as stated in the Finish Schedule.