anti-fouling paint on aluminum

[rcg2304]

what steps must be taken to apply anti-fouling paint to aluminum? there is a layer of Rustoleum currently

 

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Re: anti-fouling paint on aluminum

welcome to iboats. I would advise against using anti-fouling paint on an alluminum hull regardless of primers and prep. Reason being the dissimular metals thing. Electrolysis (SP?)will devour the hull. It will actually create a large aluminum/Copper/Alyline battery.<br />I've heard of the military using a special aluminum coating to slow-down fouling on thier ACB hulls, but don't know what it is called,or if it is available in the open market.

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: anti-fouling paint on aluminum

fcg2304 - There are specific anti-fouling paints made for aluminum hulls. go to <br /> www.yachtpaint.com <br /> and scroll or give them a call.The boat will need to be preped properly 1st.