"Roger Conroy" wrote in message
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"Bill Turner" wrote in message
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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?


Dip it in ferric chloride for a couple of seconds then rinse with water, it
will then take paint perfectly. DO NOT LEAVE IT IN TOO LONG AND TAKE CARE.
suggest doing this in an open space as it will react much faster than
copper.