"Bob M." wrote in
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"Al Bundy" wrote in message
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Gas water heater. For vent pipe above roof, exterior Rustoleum or
house paint hold up?

Thanks,
Al...



Why bother? If it's new metal, in a year or so the shine will wear
off.




Thanks for the replies all. I should have mentioned it is already there
and has old paint on it. Not glossy nor pealing. Make a good base for
the latex I used on the house I suppose.