rain gutters dirty
 

I have those white aluminum gutters but they have become quite dirty.. they
dont clean up very well. Am I better off just to paint over them?

My painter convinced me to do that about 6 years ago. It worked very
well, at least so far. I was worried that it might peel, but it hasn't
at all. So, I guess if you do it right, it works!

"John H." wrote in message
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I have those white aluminum gutters but they have become quite dirty.. they
dont clean up very well. Am I better off just to paint over them?

I'd give one more try with a strong cleaner first. If that does not work,
you can paint them and yes, it will be a durable as any house paint and
eventually have to be re-done.

On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:23:49 -0700, "John H."
wrote:

I have those white aluminum gutters but they have become quite dirty.. they
dont clean up very well. Am I better off just to paint over them?

Try cleaning with mineral spirits. Though, white aluminum gutters
often hold stains. If you paint, latex is self-priming on the gutters,
just needs a good cleaning first, which you'll have already done if
you try cleaning with mineral spirits :-).

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"John H." writes:

I have those white aluminum gutters but they have become quite dirty.. they
dont clean up very well. Am I better off just to paint over them?

I've used straight Clorox which works well.
It may not look like it's working but
they get brighter in a few hours.

John H. wrote:
I have those white aluminum gutters but they have become quite
dirty.. they dont clean up very well. Am I better off just to paint
over them?

GO to the hardware store and buy some Aluminum Siding cleaner. Works like a
champ. On tough spots spray on full strength. Wear gloves and don't let it
drip down your elbows.

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"John H." wrote in message
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I have those white aluminum gutters but they have become quite dirty.. they
dont clean up very well. Am I better off just to paint over them?

Yes, powerwash them and then paint. About 10 years ago, I did this to mine
and I need to do this again. I can't remember the paint I used. But it stood
up well. I used a "whiz" roller to put the paint and it was quick, simple
and fast using an extension handle on the roller, I did it all from the
ground, no ladders.