How to paint.....

[NathanY]

Fresh aluminum? It has a shiny surface that primer will not stick to.

 

[crab bait]

Re: How to paint.....

you gotta you an aluminum primer.. i always forget what it's called.. but it's a yellow primer made special for aluminum.. zinc oxide ..?? zinc chromate..?? zinc somethin'...<br /><br />go to any paint store.. they'll have it..

 

[Bondo]

Re: How to paint.....

zinc chromate, or Metal Etching Primer.....<br />You Still have to Sand the metal to Dull it....

 

[DJ]

Re: How to paint.....

Here is what I did.<br /><br />1. Sand entire boat with 120 grit wet sandpaper.<br /><br />2. Wash entire boat with 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.<br /><br />3. Apply one coat (thin) of zinc chromate paint.<br /><br />4. Wet sand with 120 (very lightly).<br /><br />5. Apply one coat "Metalprep" primer. <br /><br />6. Wet sand with 120 grit.<br /><br />7. Apply finish coat of one part epoxy paint. I used Interlux "Brightside" one part epoxy-white.<br /><br />8. Wet sand with 220 grit wet sand paper.<br /><br />9. Apply final coat of "Brightside" one part epoxy paint.<br /><br />Hints: <br /><br />1. Use only the thinners approved by the paint manufacturer.<br /><br />2. Use very high quality brushes.<br /><br />3. You will need one quart zinc chromate, one quart metalprep, two quarts final coat-Brightside.<br /><br />I brushed mine. The Interlux paint flows out beautifully. You have to get very close to tell it's brushed.<br /><br />All of the paints and thinners mentioned above are available at: www.westmarine.com<br /><br />You could also use the products available from Pettit Paints. I used Interlux this time, because it was on sale.