Best white paint
What is best white paint for an aluminum sided trailer. Brush or is spraying the best technique. I assume spraying but I have seen boat finishes brushed on with smooth results. What is the best paint ...
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Boat painters (who don't spray) usually use the roll-and-tip method. A roller is used to apply the paint evenly, and then you go over it with a high-quality fine-bristle brush. The paint flows together and produces a good finish.
Is the current finish just worn and faded, or are there are spots on the aluminum?
If you are just painting over the existing paint it will be easier.
If there are spots down to the bare aluminum, those have to be handled carefully. Aluminum oxidizes very quickly, so you need to prime the spots right away after light sanding. The best primer for aluminum is zinc chromate (yellow-green color). You may have to go to a body shop supplier to get zinc chromate because of its toxicity.
Steve
Is the current finish just worn and faded, or are there are spots on the aluminum?
If you are just painting over the existing paint it will be easier.
If there are spots down to the bare aluminum, those have to be handled carefully. Aluminum oxidizes very quickly, so you need to prime the spots right away after light sanding. The best primer for aluminum is zinc chromate (yellow-green color). You may have to go to a body shop supplier to get zinc chromate because of its toxicity.
Steve
