Priming Bare Aluminum

[Cox]

I've read a lot on iBoats about using a Napa #7222 to prime bare aluminum. I found this today at HD. Is Cold Galvanizing Compound the same thing?? If so, I figured I'd be better off using it since I'm using Rustoleum paint also.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Priming Bare Aluminum

Nope,... That leaves a coating of galvanize on Steel... Helps slow Rusting...

Search the Rustoleum website,... They market an aluminum primer,+ HD can order it by part#...

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Priming Bare Aluminum

zinc chromate primer which I've heard is available at Napa. It's green. A light dusting of the stuff is apparently all you need.

 

[Cox]

Re: Priming Bare Aluminum

Thanks guys. I'll look into the Rusto product or else go with the Napa deal.

EZ, been following your project.....Great stuff!!!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Priming Bare Aluminum

Thanks! Hey if you want a great pictorial of the ZC primer in action, check out Rickairmedic's Jupiter restore.