Zinc paint

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  1. stumorphmac

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    i remember many years back you used to be able to get greenhouse paint that was zinc based for wooden it seemed to last well without needing a lot of maintenance
    Does anyone know if it is still available I look on line for greenhouse paint and it comes up with everything except a good paint for the job
     
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    Not heard of zinc paint but I do remember aluminium primer.
     
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    You used zinc primer as an antirust coating for metals. Not heard of one for wood.
     
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      You can get Galvanised spray/paint
       
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