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| I have an older boat and want to touch up the paint in a few small areas. I researched painting aluminum boats and there are many different products to use. The area that I want to touch up is at the water line and the boat stays in the water for the season, fresh water. I was told to use Interlux Primocon metal primer with Interlux Trilux 33. Then I was told to use a zinc barrier primer and Rustoleum spray paint, and someone else suggested automotive paint. Has anyone done this and what would you suggest?
Thanks
Joe
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Location: one foot over the line | i frequently touch up my aluminum duck rig. I do not typically keep it in the water for long periods of time, however, i jump alot of beaver.........dams and in general beat the livin crap out of it. The rustoleum primer and camo paint colors at the local home depot type stores have worked for me over the years and i would think compared to the price of auto paint, much more economical. I would also think that you would be wise to sand off all that crud that can build up, start fresh. |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
If you are repainting any bare aluminum, the first layer must be a self-etching primer so things will adhere to the aluminum. Once you have the self etching on, you can use a build-up primer to sand smooth, then finish off with whatever paint you choose.
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Location: Kingston, Ontario | Redid my aluminum two years ago and a rough sand of the existing paint and sprayed on rustoleum, single coat. Has done the trick perfectly. Have two spots where the front rests against the trailer that has rubbed off but otherwise it is still in perfect shape after two years and many hours. Beauty of it is that it's so cheap who cares if you ding it up. $20 and you're good to go again. |
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