1. Apply an oil-based exterior primer and finish with a latex house paint or an oil-based indoor-outdoor enamel. 2. Anyway, two coats of a latex house paint should last longer than three years. 3. Apply two thin coats of a latex house paint or two thin coats of a solid color latex stain. 4. Apply a latex exterior primer and finish with one or two thin coats of a latex house or trim paint. 5. Apply two thin coats of a latex house paint, well brushed on. 6. After that, apply a coat of exterior primer, followed by one or two coats of exterior latex house paint. 7. Allow the surface to dry, then paint with two coats of a good quality acrylic latex house paint recommended for use on aluminum siding. 8. Finish with one or two coats of a latex house or trim paint. 9. I primed everything with an oil-based primer, and finished with a latex house paint. 10. I believe most painters and most specialists will recommend latex house paint over oil. |