They will have to be prepped and scuffed up before the paint will stick.
If a paint person chimes in they will let you know what other steps I left out.
But yes they can be painted.
JetBoatBrian can help you out.
an off topic question:
can you paint aluminum (poshished) wheels, will the paint even stick ?
not a Boating question but I thought you guy's would know.
They will have to be prepped and scuffed up before the paint will stick.
If a paint person chimes in they will let you know what other steps I left out.
But yes they can be painted.
JetBoatBrian can help you out.
We have this stuff called alumaprep [sp] used on the surface before the paint goes on.I'll see tomorrow what this stuff is exactly
you need to use an etching agent. that way you wont need to sand anything and be ready for primer. make sure you use an aluminium primer. just a thought , is the surface thats polished clear coated? if so then you will need to sand the clear coat a little. no etching agent needed. but i would get rid of the clear coat entirely and etch and prime. best way.
Thanks for Reply's
JBB on other site more than answered my question.
what I've got is a set of used rims that someone cleaned with Chrome Cleaner & it etched the Aluminum. now I'm looking for a Polish to use as the Paint route was to techical for a Rattle can...
Thanks for your Advice.