Aluminum boat paint question

[Bob_VT]

<br /><br />It is missing paint in spots but was white outside and a very pale green inside.<br /><br />Can I just sand to skuff the surface?<br />..... get away with priming with zinc chromate only the bare areas? OR do the entire boat with it?<br />......now the big question...<br /><br />Can I use automotive epoxy primer over it all and use automotive paint and hardener as a topcooat? This is a trailer only rig.<br /><br />I have worked with spraying PPG paints in the past doing my trucks and my neighbor's equipment. I was even considering farm tractor paint with a hardener. Will it work?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aluminum boat paint question

Ayuh,......Ayuh,...... And Yes.......... <br /><br />Or,....... Scuff it Up,+ apply your favorite color of Rustolium..............Tractor Paint with a Quality Name.......<br /><br />Rustolium also has a line of Chromate Primer now.......

 

[Pony]

Re: Aluminum boat paint question

It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to etch the bare aluminum before you put the chromate on.<br /><br /><br />Rustoleum is good stuff. They even have paint designed for under the water line now......but it is $$$$. FWIW, I just painted my 12ft with Rustoleum Aluminum paint.....<br /><br />

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