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old man 52

12-29-2011 12:27 AM

Need to know the best way to paint aluminum?

Hey guys i would like to know the best way to paint aluminum, I made the frame for my 6x6 out of aluminum and would like to paint it black and make it stick. what your thoughts. thanks.

Dreamweaver

12-29-2011 02:24 AM

Re: Need to know

Acid etch primer.

TRUCKMAKER

12-31-2011 09:54 PM

Re: Need to know

What will acid etch primer do to plastic parts like x-mbrs, axles etc.?

petermoblin

01-01-2012 12:11 AM

Re: Need to know

Shouldn't hurt them, I've used it to paint axles, x-members and all other plastic parts.

TRUCKMAKER

01-02-2012 12:24 PM

Re: Need to know

Quote:

Originally Posted by petermoblin (Post 44746)

Shouldn't hurt them, I've used it to paint axles, x-members and all other plastic parts.

Thanks! Petermoblin

Kent

1985 kenworth

01-02-2012 01:59 PM

Re: Need to know the best way to paint aluminum?

is there a special place to get this etched primer i also would like to paint aluminum with plastic

Tamiya Cowboy

01-02-2012 06:46 PM

Re: Need to know the best way to paint aluminum?

You get it at a auto supply store. Dupla Color has some it is green it works but it is not the best you can get Dupont or Nason also in cans from a auto body supply store make sure you use a sealer primer over it before you put down your color..

1985 kenworth

04-02-2012 08:39 PM

Re: Need to know the best way to paint aluminum?

thanks for the info tc:D

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