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Metalworking (rec.crafts.metalworking) Discuss various aspects of working with metal, such as machining, welding, metal joining, screwing, casting, hardening/tempering, blacksmithing/forging, spinning and hammer work, sheet metal work. |
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how to paint a small Aluminum box?
I have a small Al box (6 sides) that I need to paint. I have about 10
of them. It is one time thing. What is the best way to paint them? Seems it is tough to get a smooth surface. What kind of paint should I use? Oil or Latex What should I do to ensure nice smooth surface? thanks Andrew |
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On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 14:05:58 -0800, ahgu wrote:
I have a small Al box (6 sides) that I need to paint. I have about 10 of them. It is one time thing. What is the best way to paint them? Seems it is tough to get a smooth surface. Spray. What kind of paint should I use? Oil or Latex What should I do to ensure nice smooth surface? Lacquer or an automotive paint over primer. -- The instructions said to use Windows 98 or better, so I installed RedHat. |
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ahgu wrote:
I have a small Al box (6 sides) that I need to paint. I have about 10 of them. It is one time thing. What is the best way to paint them? Seems it is tough to get a smooth surface. What kind of paint should I use? Oil or Latex What should I do to ensure nice smooth surface? thanks Andrew Clean them down well with a good degreaser and then use an Aluminum primer. Follow with a good enamel paint. Alternately you could look for a local outfit that does powder coating, with the low priced units available now I have found several local back yard one man doing low volume jobs. Check with local motorcycle or custom auto shops for leads. |
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On 14 Jan 2005 14:05:58 -0800, "ahgu" wrote:
I have a small Al box (6 sides) that I need to paint. I have about 10 of them. It is one time thing. What is the best way to paint them? Seems it is tough to get a smooth surface. What kind of paint should I use? Oil or Latex What should I do to ensure nice smooth surface?e Use an aluminum prep solution like Ditzler/PPG Alumiprep. You'd find it at a place that carries supplies for autobody and painting. It's a water-based solution that you apply with brush, rag, dip, let it work for a couple of minutes and then rinse with water. I've found that nearly any paint wets and levels beautifully after such treatment. |
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