[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by memason

.....Don't forget, you will need to etch it first, with acid to get all of the dirt and dust off it. Even though it's new, you still need to do this step or you'll likely have problems with your epoxy coating. ......

What memason said.

Everyone homeowner I've ever talked with who has had real problems with their epoxy paint lifting, peeling, etc. has skipped the acid etching step.

Bill