My home is 12 years old and the vinyl siding and aluminum soffit are faded. I heard you can paint it.?

Is this true? If so, how long does it last, and any recommendations. ThanksMy home is 12 years old and the vinyl siding and aluminum soffit are faded. I heard you can paint it.?
Latex or acrylic paint will adhere to vinyl siding without the need for a primer. Its good to wash the siding first to remove any dirt, pollen and mildew. The big thing when painting vinyl siding is not to paint darker than the original color. Dark colors absorb the sun's heat and which cause warping. Weathered aluminum can be painted the same way.My home is 12 years old and the vinyl siding and aluminum soffit are faded. I heard you can paint it.?
Yes, you can paint aluminum siding and soffits. But it is NOT recommended. Why? Prior to painting, you must completely wash the aluminum. After it is dry, you must lightly sand paper the surface. Then you can apply the paint. BUT, the new surface of paint will only last a maximum of 3 years. Now you must do the whole job over again. And re-doing the job is more difficult because you must remove the 1st layer of paint. Cheaper to call in a contractor and re-side and soffit. The whole purpose of aluminum siding is that it's good looking and last a very long time. Maybe just washing it with a hose would help? Or possibly washing and light spray with an adherent chemical. Check at the paint store or a home products store. I'm sure there must be a product on the market for that purpose. Good Luck.
you can paint it, problem is that unless you wash it and prime it, the paint will not stay on
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