painting aluminum
08-07-2003, 11:34 PM
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painting aluminum
I have gotten by with Rustoleum primer followed by their color. Wash the gear with acetone first, and maybe sand it lightly. It has held up ok.
Clair
Clair
08-08-2003, 06:30 PM
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painting aluminum
Surface prep is important too, but easy.
If there isn't any gunk on it, all you need to do is to clean it with a mild detergent and water using a ScotchBrite (or other nylon) pad, until you achieve what's known as a "Water-break free" surface.
What that means is this... wet the surface, does the water "break" into little puddles and channels? Then it's dirty.
What you want it to have the water coat the surface like a smooth sheet and stay that way for at least a few seconds. If it wants to "Break" away from a certain area all the time, reclean that area.
(And wear gloves, or hold it with a rag, your fingers are LOADED with oil!)
Then prime and paint.
If there isn't any gunk on it, all you need to do is to clean it with a mild detergent and water using a ScotchBrite (or other nylon) pad, until you achieve what's known as a "Water-break free" surface.
What that means is this... wet the surface, does the water "break" into little puddles and channels? Then it's dirty.
What you want it to have the water coat the surface like a smooth sheet and stay that way for at least a few seconds. If it wants to "Break" away from a certain area all the time, reclean that area.
(And wear gloves, or hold it with a rag, your fingers are LOADED with oil!)
Then prime and paint.
