Talisker361
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- Jan 16, 2021
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Looking for some advice on painting a new transmission for a sailboat.
it’s brand new fresh bare aluminum.
it’s not going to be immersed in salt water obviously, so it should be reasonably dry but it’s a boat so..... u know
Any tips on getting a half decent paint job with rattle cans ? Outside of the normal - get it clean as possible, make sure it’s warm etc. I read some posts about using vinegar and water to clean aluminum ? I was going to use acetone to clean it. It’s very clean but people have handled it.
In terms of a primer I was leaning towards a self etching primer vs zinc chromate which sounds like it’s nasty stuff.
I have proper respirator but not a full face just half mask.
it’s brand new fresh bare aluminum.
it’s not going to be immersed in salt water obviously, so it should be reasonably dry but it’s a boat so..... u know
Any tips on getting a half decent paint job with rattle cans ? Outside of the normal - get it clean as possible, make sure it’s warm etc. I read some posts about using vinegar and water to clean aluminum ? I was going to use acetone to clean it. It’s very clean but people have handled it.
In terms of a primer I was leaning towards a self etching primer vs zinc chromate which sounds like it’s nasty stuff.
I have proper respirator but not a full face just half mask.