Paint a galvanized machine housing

Guided machine coating

Guide to painting a galvanized machine housing

Galvanized machine housings need a clean, keyed and compatible coating build before they return to industrial use. Galvanized surfaces are smooth and can reject coating when they are not cleaned, keyed and primed correctly. The specified Mipa products provide cleaning, surface preparation, epoxy primer, semi gloss 2K polyurethane topcoat and small repair options.

What do you need to paint a galvanized machine housing?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover in liquid or spray format removes wax, grease and silicone before sanding, primer or topcoat work. Clean panels make the next layer bond to the surface instead of to contamination.

Surface keying

MP Non-woven Sanding Pad Very Fine keys stable old coating and smooth metal areas without creating deep sanding marks. It is useful on covers, bends, edges and recessed details.

Epoxy corrosion primer

Mipa EP 100-20 with Mipa EP 950-25 hardener and Mipa EP Thinner creates the primer foundation for zinc coated and galvanized machine housing surfaces. It helps the topcoat sit on a controlled 2K primer layer rather than on questionable bare or aged metal.

Semi gloss machine topcoat

Mipa PU 250-50 is a 2K polyurethane acrylic semi gloss topcoat for high quality coatings on facades, machines and constructions. It is especially practical when brush or roller application is useful alongside spray work.

Topcoat hardener and thinner

Mipa PUR Plus Hardener A60 and Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25 complete the PU 250-50 stage. The hardener controls curing and the thinner helps the material flow through the chosen application method.

Small aerosol repairs

Mipa 2K-PU-Industry-Prefilled Spray can be filled with compatible PU 250 or PU 265 material for small local colour repairs in a 400 ml activated aerosol format. It is useful for edges, covers and isolated touch ups where a spray gun would be disproportionate.

How to paint a galvanized machine housing

  1. 1
    Clean before judging the surface

    Remove dust, oil, fingerprints and workshop contamination first, then inspect the housing for bare metal, loose coating, scratches and corrosion.

  2. 2
    Degrease and abrade

    Use Mipa silicone remover before abrasive work, key stable areas with the non-woven pad, then clean again so sanding dust and grease are not trapped under primer.

  3. 3
    Prime bare or exposed areas

    Apply Mipa EP 100-20 with its EP hardener and thinner where a controlled epoxy primer foundation is needed for adhesion and corrosion protection.

  4. 4
    Apply the semi gloss finish

    Coat with Mipa PU 250-50 and the specified hardener and thinner, keeping film build even around edges, vents, brackets and removable covers.

  5. 5
    Leave the coating to cure

    Allow the 2K coating to cure before reassembly, transport or handling. Fresh coating can mark easily around bolt heads and panel edges when parts are handled too soon.

Which products should you choose for a galvanized machine housing?

For galvanized steel

Degrease, key the zinc surface and use a compatible primer method before PU 250-50 when adhesion and durability matter.

For weathered zinc coating

Remove loose oxide and contamination first, then work on a clean surface rather than trying to trap white residue under the finish.

For small galvanized housing repairs

Use the prefilled 2K-PU aerosol method only after the repair area has been cleaned, keyed and prepared for adhesion.

Technical details

  • Mipa PU 250-50 is a 2K polyurethane acrylic semi gloss topcoat for machines, facades and constructions.
  • PU 250-50 is suitable for brush and roller application and uses Mipa PUR Plus Hardener A60 at 10:1 by weight and 8:1 by volume.
  • Mipa EP 100-20 is specified for steel, zinc coated steel, aluminium, fibreglass and mineral substrates.
  • Mipa 2K-PU-Industry-Prefilled Spray is compatible with PU 250-XX and PU 265-XX material for small activated aerosol repairs.
  • Galvanized metal must be cleaned and prepared for paint adhesion; smooth zinc surfaces should not be treated like ordinary painted steel.
Practical suggestion

Do not polish the galvanized surface smooth. A controlled key is needed for adhesion, but the zinc layer should not be damaged unnecessarily.

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