Paint lead flashing?

[windsortg]

I have lead flashing under my windows and they are looking tardy and discoloured.

is it possible to paint over these with dark grey/anthracite paint? If so, what would be the best paint and what preparation would be needed before painting over the lead?

 

[Wayners]

Oil it don't paint it

 

[windsortg]

Thanks @Wayners. Any particular type of oil?

 

[Wayners]

Bond-It Patination oil - 500ml can for lead flashing - stops the white stains that are caused by oxidation by Bond-It https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L4Q0GMK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_16KMEWAVGCET0K0STS30

Can use other oils. Look it up and decide

 

[Notch7]

And do a few coats -it won’t last long with one coat

 

[windsortg]

ok, thanks @Wayners & @Notch7 . Before I apply the oil, do I need to use wire wool/sandpaper on the the lead flashing and/or clean them with soapy water?

 

[Wayners]

Yes it's worth cleaning the lead off.
I use decorating wipes or my jockers vinegar but use whatever you have

 

[opps]

ok, thanks @Wayners & @Notch7 . Before I apply the oil, do I need to use wire wool/sandpaper on the the lead flashing and/or clean them with soapy water?

I once stripped paint from lead. I used paint stripper and then washed the residue off. The lead went white because of the water. I used a webrax pad to remove the white powder before applying the patination oil.