Painting Question

Recruit

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Re: Painting Question

fyi, iopened your link and it took me to the home depot site and it said it was unavailable.
 

ne7800

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Re: Painting Question

you can paint aluminum if you use a self etching primer any auto suply store that sells paint should have it
 

Bondo

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Re: Painting Question

Ayuh,...

I'm sure it can be done,...
But,..
Those parts are Anodized,... You'll need to strip it off with a SSteel wirebrush,+ Then prime,+ paint....
Otherwise the paint will just peel right off,... Paint won't stick to Anodized surfaces...
 

gcboat

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Re: Painting Question

Don''t remove anodizing, just prime or etch it with Zinc Chromate (''green'' outdrive primer) or Oxalic Acid (Aluminum ''brightener'').
 
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