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westend
Mar 11, 2014Explorer
Prepainted aluminum sheet goods is usually a vinyl coating.
To paint the bare aluminum, it's necessary to use either a pre-paint etching wash or an etching primer. I use a phosphoric acid based cleaner and Sherwin-Williams DTM Industrial acrylic primer. It's listed to prime bare aluminum.
After priming, any paint will work. A good choice would be an epoxy or oil enamel for a DIY job.
To paint the bare aluminum, it's necessary to use either a pre-paint etching wash or an etching primer. I use a phosphoric acid based cleaner and Sherwin-Williams DTM Industrial acrylic primer. It's listed to prime bare aluminum.
After priming, any paint will work. A good choice would be an epoxy or oil enamel for a DIY job.
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