How do the pro football stadiums maintain a crisp looking set of goal posts? Well it isn't easy, however there are some steps you can take to give a vibrant splash that will last a couple seasons.

Given the advances in paint technology there are still some very fundamental steps that should be followed to paint and repaint football goal posts.

1. Clean the existing surface with a cleaner (e.g., paint thinner), removing the grime. For example an indoor facility will have oils in the air from food preparations.
2. If possible lightly sand the surface and wipe clean.
3. Add a priming coat to the goal post and allow it to adequately dry. Match the priming agent with the paint that is being used. Many of the manufacturers have formulated the primer to work specifically with the goal post paint.
4. Apply at least two coats of paint, allowing each coat to dry before the next application. One coat of paint, no matter the manufacturer, will not be sufficient to produce a good quality sustaining application.