OT grain bins and rust

Dan-IA · Oct 16, 2009

I want to paint the inside of my drying bin since I have a few days here before I fill it. I think it takes a special paint and maybe some prep work. Dad did it years ago but the hardware store that sold the paint is long gone.

So, what would you use for paint? What prep would you do, and any ideas where I can get the paint?

Thanks!

Mark W. · Oct 16, 2009

I used a Rustoleum "hammered aluminum" and it turned out real good. Looks like it is galvanized.

jd-tom · Oct 16, 2009

Rustoleum also sells a "Cold Galvanizing Compound" in a rattle can. I have used this inside grain bins and seems to work OK.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 16, 2009

Hadley Steel in Hadley, Mn sells a product called Overrust for use in bins it converts it to a durable surface

cornfarmer · Oct 16, 2009

I second the use of the cold galvanizing compound. I have used it for quite a few years and it works very well.

Marko59er · Oct 17, 2009

I have painted many grain bins that have rusted. The best thing to use would be the cold galvanizing paint, but is expensive. I think the last time I got a price was over $50 a gallon. A cheaper product to use is from Diamond Vogel called non-fibered Aluminum Gilsonate based silver paint SKU# GH712-500. The Diamond Vogel store in Des Moines can get the paint I think the store in Marsalltown or Fort Dodge actually has it. This is the same paint that is used on metal roofs in the area. It comes in 5 gallon buckets and sells for $145.80 a bucket including tax. The good thing about this paint is that it can be sprayed thru an airless painter. Cold galvanized has to be brushed.

To paint a bin I first use a Makita grinder with a wire brush attachment to get the loose rust off. BE SURE TO USE GOGGLES OR EYE PROTECTION AND A MASK. I bought a Wagner Paint Crew airless painter to spray the paint. You will have to remove the filter in the wand because it will plug but don't worry about it. Next spray and done.

Any problems or questions just ask. Good Luck.

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