[cruiser88]

Originally Posted by brownbear

Hello all,

I am about to paint the exterior of my house. It is a aluminum sided house. That has been previously painted.

The paint on there now is faded slightly but in good shape and adhered well. No lifting at all.

So my questions are about prep. I plan to wash it with a mild soap and pressure wash it clean.

Now what I wonder about is, do I have to sand it? The finish seems pretty rough anyhow. Also do I have to use a primer?

The colour I am painting is darker than the original colour.

I planned to use a latex exterior paint. Rolled on or brushed.

Will not using the primer make for bad adhesion?

Thanks, BB

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