Use a cloth or sponge to clean.
How to white wash tin roof.
Wash the item with a mild detergent and water solution using a lint free cloth.
Now take a soft brush dip it into the solution and start scrubbing the areas affected by mold and mildew.
Mix 1 2 cup of tri sodium phosphate tsp in a gallon of water in a bucket.
Remove any rust from the item intended for whitewashing.
Remove the particles or pieces that are causing the rust stains.
Using a plastic pump type garden sprayer thoroughly soak the affected allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes.
Mix water and mild detergent for stubborn areas.
Opt for something soft to protect your roof s paint and parts.
If you re working on a large project it may take more than one day to complete.
If needed increase the amount to cover a larger area while keeping the same proportion of water and tsp.
Mix up some of that same white chalk paint i linked above along with a little water.
And don t forget to go back and get those rolled edges on top and bottom.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint.
Mixing the paint to create the whitewash mix two parts flat white latex paint with one part water.
You want this to be more fluid so it soaks in not lays on top thickly.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
Continue all the way around until the paint looks even.
Use light pressure to work at the stain until it is gone.
How to whitewash metals.
But remember fluid paint that soaks in is key.
Use a mild abrasive cleaner soft scrub applied to a non abrasive pad.
Tsp is available in most paint or home improvement stores.
To remove mild rust stains.
If desired moisten the rag with water to remove even more paint.
Them down with clean water before applying the mix and immediately after whether you cover them or not.
Then dip the paintbrush into the mix and stir it around until an even consistency forms.
Brush the item completely using a wire brush to remove rust and other debris.