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Suggestions for painting aluminum
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? I have a small compressed air paint sprayer, and I'm wondering if automotive paint might be good, or perhaps something else? Mainly interested in black or shades of gray. What is the best primer for aluminum? -- Bill, W6WRT Imeron; used on airplanes and a bit pricey. -- Jim Pennino Remove -spam-sux to reply. |
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? I have a small compressed air paint sprayer, and I'm wondering if automotive paint might be good, or perhaps something else? Mainly interested in black or shades of gray. What is the best primer for aluminum? -- Bill, W6WRT Imeron; used on airplanes and a bit pricey. -- Jim Pennino Remove -spam-sux to reply. |
Bill,
Best primer is zinc-chromate. There are some other tips and tricks but without a valid email address I can't go into detail. 73s, Evan |
Bill,
Best primer is zinc-chromate. There are some other tips and tricks but without a valid email address I can't go into detail. 73s, Evan |
"Bill Turner" wrote in message ... 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? I have a small compressed air paint sprayer, and I'm wondering if automotive paint might be good, or perhaps something else? Mainly interested in black or shades of gray. What is the best primer for aluminum? -- Bill, W6WRT Take yourself to your nearest general aviation airport (dont bother with a huge airline terminal airport - its way too damn difficult getting in) - find a maintenence company, they paint alumnium regularly. |
"Bill Turner" wrote in message ... 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? I have a small compressed air paint sprayer, and I'm wondering if automotive paint might be good, or perhaps something else? Mainly interested in black or shades of gray. What is the best primer for aluminum? -- Bill, W6WRT Take yourself to your nearest general aviation airport (dont bother with a huge airline terminal airport - its way too damn difficult getting in) - find a maintenence company, they paint alumnium regularly. |
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"Bill Turner" wrote in message ... 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? I have a small compressed air paint sprayer, and I'm wondering if automotive paint might be good, or perhaps something else? Mainly interested in black or shades of gray. What is the best primer for aluminum? -- Bill, W6WRT I've gotten the best results by first washing with a strong detergent, drying, and then using fine steel wool (0000 grade), wiping with a tack cloth to pick up any steel wool and other dust, and then using a zinc chromate primer. |
"Bill Turner" wrote in message ... 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? I have a small compressed air paint sprayer, and I'm wondering if automotive paint might be good, or perhaps something else? Mainly interested in black or shades of gray. What is the best primer for aluminum? -- Bill, W6WRT I've gotten the best results by first washing with a strong detergent, drying, and then using fine steel wool (0000 grade), wiping with a tack cloth to pick up any steel wool and other dust, and then using a zinc chromate primer. |
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