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What type of paint should I use on the exterior of an aluminum sided mobile home? Lowes said to use automotive

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its true. automotive is the best way to pain on the exterior!
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I may be out dated, But aluminum resists being painted. The paint will try to run off as it is being applied. It requires a zinc coating applied first. Then any paint will do.
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exterior latex
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I agree with diy and jacko. You can pay as much as $300 for a quart of automotive paint. Just use an exterior paint, but make sure to use the right metal primer, if applicable.
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No offense to You, Lowes, or any others who answer, but I'll offer a suggestion.

   I have lived in FL for 36 years, and in WA state, and in mobiles on occasion, as well as taken jobs painting mobiles.

   In every case I know of or every mobile I have ever painted, Exterior Latex was used, AND was used effectively. Some of those jobs are over 5 years old, and still holding up as well as paint on any frame house.

   Can you use Automotive paint? Certainly. If you choose to have a high gloss finish, pay outrageous prices per gallon, are able to apply the auto enamels in a manner consistent with a decent end result, go for it.

Just my two "Sense"
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Doc is right, regular latex exterior paint will work just fine. Have done it more than once, myself.
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auto paint is expensive ,you need hardener, reducer , and it has to be sprayed. a good brand of exterior house paint is all you need it can be brushed or rolled on. i did mine years ago with exterior latex still looks good.
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Diy doc has it correct ..I am a 37 year experienced painter and have never painted a mobile home with automotive paint! I have seen both Lowes and Home depot so called pros mess many a job up with thier so called professionals...Go to Sherwin Williams and get A label of paint called A-100..it is compatable with concrete,vinyl,aluminaum, metal etc...I have used A-100 for years and years... good paint good price..The top 4 products on this link are all aluminum compatable paints from Sherwin Williams... automotive paint LOL..I have never heard anything like this before ....Call A real paint store...they have plenty paints that will stick to aluminum

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yo...
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