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  1. #1
    1Bahnerjet
    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.

  2. #2
    Infomaniac
    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.

  3. #3
    spectras only
    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

  4. #4
    victorfb
    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.

  5. #5
    1Bahnerjet
    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.

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