Ensure the surface to be painted is clean, dry and free from dust, dirt, grease, oils and wax by wiping or scrubbing the surface with rags or brushes wetted with mineral turpentine or white spirit, followed by wiping with clean rags. Loose or peeling/flaking paint must be completely removed. Care should be taken to avoid damaging the protective galvanised film. Any rust areas or where galvanising has eroded must be cleaned back to bare metal with a wire brush or abrasive paper, washed, dried and spot primed with Dulux Professional® Red Oxide Metal Primer. The cleaned and dry surface should be primed with Dulux Professional® All Metal Primer as soon as possible. For ferrous metals in coastal environments, first apply 1 coat of Professional® Cold Galv Primer for added corrosion protection.

Do not pour leftover paint down the drain. 

Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections. 

For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit painttakeback.co.nz or paintback.com.au.

Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.

Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first. 

Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated. 

For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz