Aluminum hull paint

[drice379]

I've searched this topic but there is so much info out there I was hoping someone would clarify it for me. I'm repainting an aluminum boat. The boat is always trailered. If I scuff up the original paint and prime the few bare spots there are, what kind of paint do I use?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aluminum hull paint

Ayuh,... Pretty tough to beat Rustoleum industrial enamel...

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Aluminum hull paint

I recently have been investigating this paint. It comes with a hardener and appears to be very durable and comes in ALL the colors. Reasonably priced. You might want to check it out.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tracto...t-high-gloss-enamel-gloss-white-1-qt--3449376

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Aluminum hull paint

Hello Drice and welcome to Iboats .

There is No Alum paint per-say .. You have to prep it correctly for any paint process.

The paint doesnt know its alum .

Yup scuff the paint..spot prime with ZC primer Bare alum...and put whatever paint that fits your pocket book .

I hope that Tractor supply gloss black price is a typ0 .. 35 bucks for 12 oz..good lord !

YD.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Aluminum hull paint

Yup, that's the GALLON price. 11.99 per Quart! I like it cuz of the Hardener additive. Specs and Feedback are very favorable. But like the Doc says, a good paint job is ALL in the prep.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: Aluminum hull paint

I bet they have JD Green, sweet!!!!

 

[drice379]

Re: Aluminum hull paint

Didn't know I could just use enamel paint. That will make that part of the project much cheaper than I thought

 

[djpeters]

Re: Aluminum hull paint

A guy I work with uses that Tractor Supply stuff on tractors he restores. He says it's tough as nails and has a good shine to it.