painting aluminum boat

[mikeg]

I am giving a aluminum boat a makeover that I purchased I am going to use it in places I cant get the big boat in. I have a question what kind of primer and paint to use. I got the outside of the hull sanded down and still like the inside having it redy I am sanding down to the shiney metal.

mikeg

[Matt Smith]

I am giving a aluminum boat a makeover that I purchased I am going to use it in places I cant get the big boat in. I have a question what kind of primer and paint to use. I got the outside of the hull sanded down and still like the inside having it redy I am sanding down to the shiney metal.

mikeg

The primer is zinc chromate. If the boat has paint that is still adhered well, then paint right on top of that. Just prime the bare aluminum.

[sac-a-lait]

I wouldn't paint it if it's a small boat.

[Meat on the Table]

Mike, there is a web site by the name of Aluminum Boat Repair. Much knowledge of painting and restoring aluminum boats there. Matt is correct, Zinc Chromate is the primer used.

[Crappie Reaper]

buff her up till she shines like a mirror. no paint.

[CrappieHead]

I think if I was painting a boat today I would look into Rhino Linings for the inside of the boat. I would also look in to see if it could be applied to the outside also. It may not beable to as it is a simi rough, but would look into it. Rhino Linings pickup truck liners are as tough as nails.