Show PAINT METAL ROOFS WITH THIN RED LEAD because of oily surface and gloss paint does not stick keep it well stirred by J JAL A DONNELL BONNELL south dakota experiment esperi peri ment station paint will not stick very well to a new galvanized roof because of the oily surface and gloss let it weather awhile then if still too glossy give it a brushing with a wire brush the best prime coat for metal la Is red lead thinned and rubbed on well let it get thoroughly set before applying second coat paint cannot dry la in on metal as it will on wood it must set and cling only to the surface we recommend 35 pounds of dry red lead to one and one eighth gallons of boiled oil and one quart of turpentine thin it if necessary with more turpentine nix mix the dry lead with three fourths of the oil a day or so before using so as to soak it good then add the rest of the oil and the turpentine when ready for use stir well before and during use tor for the lead settles to the bottom after this prime coat any paint can be applied |