On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 21:19:53 -0800, Bill Turner
wrote:

Does anyone have any suggestions for painting aluminum in a way that
will be tougher and longer-lasting than you get with the usual spray
can?

An alternative might be anodizing, which is a very durable and
corrosion resistant finish.

Some outfits which do anodizing will add your part in with a batch of
other things with the same process, and it could be far less $$ than
you think.

Any surface treatment, anodizing, paint, or whatever: surface
prep/cleaning is the key to a quality finish.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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