Aluminum Siding Painting in Michigan
Chalky, faded aluminum siding can look sharp again without a tear-off. Our aluminum siding painting strips away the oxidation, primes the metal and seals it under Rhino Shield’s ceramic coating, backed by a 25-year warranty.
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Aluminum Siding, Refinished Instead of Replaced
A huge number of Michigan homes built in the 1950s, 60s and 70s still wear their original aluminum siding. The metal itself usually holds up fine. The factory finish is what gives out.
Over time that baked-on paint oxidizes into a fine white chalk. Colors fade, and the house starts to look its age. Many owners assume the only fix is new siding, but if the panels are still attached and mostly straight, refinishing is faster and far less disruptive.
Aluminum siding painting comes down to preparation. Paint applied over chalk will peel, sometimes within a year. We wash the chalk off completely, prime any bare metal and then apply Rhino Shield, a flexible ceramic coating that grips the metal and moves with it through hot summers and cold snaps.
The result looks like a new finish, and you won’t be repainting it in five years.
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Aluminum Siding Problems We Fix
Chalking and Oxidation
If your hand comes away white after touching the siding, the finish is breaking down. That chalk has to be fully removed before anything new will stick.
Faded or Uneven Color
Sun-facing walls fade first, so many aluminum houses end up with two or three slightly different shades. A full coating brings every wall back to one color.
Peeling From a Past Paint Job
Someone painted it before and skipped the prep. Now it’s flaking. We remove the failing paint and start the system over correctly.
Bare Metal Spots
Where the finish has worn through, aluminum needs a primer made to bond to metal. We spot-prime every exposed area before the top coat.
A Dated Look
Mint green and harvest gold made sense in 1965. A new color can make a mid-century ranch look current without changing what makes it charming.
Why Choose Rhino Shield for Aluminum Siding
Prep done the right way. Chalk removal and metal priming are where most aluminum paint jobs fail. They’re built into every one of ours.
A coating made to flex. Aluminum expands and contracts more than wood. Rhino Shield stays elastic so it won’t crack along the laps.
25-year warranty. Coverage against cracking, chipping and peeling, so you’re not budgeting for another paint job in a few years.
Lab tested. Rhino Shield has been tested by independent labs, including BASF, and installed on more than 20,000 homes nationwide.
Local and family-owned. Marc and Sheryl Mercier lead Rhino Shield of Michigan from Brighton, with more than 25 years in home improvement.
Our Aluminum Siding Painting Process
- Inspection. We check how much chalk is present, look for dents, loose panels and any old paint that is failing.
- Chalk removal. A thorough power wash and cleaning take the oxidation down to a sound surface.
- Repairs and caulking. Loose panels are secured and gaps at corners, windows and trim are sealed.
- Masking. Windows, doors, fixtures and plants are covered and protected.
- Metal priming and top coat. Bare spots get a bonding primer, then the Rhino Shield ceramic finish goes on.
- Detail work and walkthrough. We touch up, clean the site and inspect the finished house with you.
Aluminum Siding Painting Cost in Michigan
For a typical home with roughly 2,000 square feet of wall area, a Rhino Shield system usually falls between $13,000 and $18,000, or about $6.50 to $9.00 per square foot. Heavier chalking, repairs and second-story access can move that number.
New siding means removal, disposal and new panels on top of labor. When your aluminum is still in decent shape, refinishing is usually the more cost-effective choice. See our pricing page for a 25-year cost comparison.
Areas We Serve Across Michigan
Aluminum-sided homes are everywhere in the older neighborhoods of Southeast Michigan, from Royal Oak and Warren to Livonia, Dearborn and Ypsilanti. We serve these areas from our home base in Brighton, along with the Lansing area, Grand Rapids and West Michigan, and the Traverse City region.
Related Coating Services
- All surfaces we coat
- Vinyl siding painting
- Exterior trim, fascia and soffit painting
- Our full installation process
- Our 25-year warranty
What Our Customers Say
“They did a great job. We are very happy with the results.” Denise Ring, Google review
“Eduardo and his crew were fantastic. Thorough, professional, courteous, thoughtful and careful. Top notch work.” David Lansky, Google review
“This is a great product to transform your house. The crew worked really hard and got it done in two days.” Sherry Slocum, Google review
Aluminum Siding Painting FAQs
Yes. Aluminum siding paints and coats very well once the chalky oxidation is completely removed and any bare metal is primed. Skipping either step is the main reason painted aluminum peels.
Almost always because it went on over chalk. Oxidation leaves a powdery layer that new paint can't grip. We remove that layer fully before coating.
Rhino Shield is backed by a 25-year warranty against cracking, chipping and peeling. A standard repaint on aluminum often needs attention again within five to eight years.
If the panels are attached, mostly straight and not badly damaged, refinishing is usually the better value. Severe denting or missing panels can tip the decision toward replacement, and we'll tell you honestly which side you're on.
Most Michigan homes with about 2,000 square feet of wall area fall between $13,000 and $18,000 for a full Rhino Shield system. We confirm the exact price after an in-home estimate.
Small dents can often be improved, and badly damaged panels can sometimes be swapped. The coating evens out color, but it will not hide deep dents, so we flag them during the inspection.
The ceramic coating is designed to hold its color much longer than standard paint, and the warranty covers the finish against cracking, chipping and peeling for 25 years.
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Your aluminum siding probably has decades of life left in it. Let us show you what it can look like with the chalk gone and a durable new finish on top.
Rhino Shield of Michigan
Contractor ID: MI Lic: #2102200455
Address: 2150 Pless Dr #7A, Brighton, MI 48114
Service Area: Southeast Michigan, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Traverse City
Phone: 810-360-6583
Hours: Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Email: rhinoshieldmi@gmail.com
License & Insurance: Fully Licensed & Insured in Michigan