REFLECTOR: Painting aluminum

[Scott Derrick]

First thing is to alodine the parts.  Its one of the best and easiest 
ways to put a really good protective coating on aluminum.  As sells the 
chemicals to do it.

Now why paint.  If the parts aren't visible your done.  Alodine isn't 
clear but provides a nice golden sheen to the aluminum.

If they are visible alodine provides a good base for your primer. 

Scott

Andy Millin wrote:
> Suggestions please,
>
> I have some aluminum pieces that I would like to protect.  I'm a novice when
> it comes to paint.  I have tried to paint some aluminum parts before and it
> was dismal.
>
> Small parts.  I cleaned them with a DuPont prep-wipe first.  I used a spray
> can acrylic.  It looked good, but did not bond; flaked off by just rubbing
> it.
>
> I would like a clear coat.  It is just pieces.  Probably no more than 4
> square inches.
>
> Can anyone recommend something?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
>
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