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<blockquote data-quote="ober51" data-source="post: 212185" data-attributes="member: 1354"><p>Don't paint right on the aluminum. You need a primer first, such as a self etching primer or zinc chromate. THe self etching is available at like a NAPA whereas the chromate is definitely at your West Marine type places. Then apply your topside paint. I've used both Interlux Brightside and Pettit EasyPozy with great results. If you have a smooth surface and wet sand in between coats, you can achieve some professional results (roll and tip works well, google that method). This is an abridge way of saying, you don't need to buy crazy paint, the marine topside is already expensive enough and perfectly suitable for your purposes. Search this site, and I'm sure others will chime in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ober51, post: 212185, member: 1354"] Don't paint right on the aluminum. You need a primer first, such as a self etching primer or zinc chromate. THe self etching is available at like a NAPA whereas the chromate is definitely at your West Marine type places. Then apply your topside paint. I've used both Interlux Brightside and Pettit EasyPozy with great results. If you have a smooth surface and wet sand in between coats, you can achieve some professional results (roll and tip works well, google that method). This is an abridge way of saying, you don't need to buy crazy paint, the marine topside is already expensive enough and perfectly suitable for your purposes. Search this site, and I'm sure others will chime in. [/QUOTE]
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