How to paint aluminum?
I just bought a vintage saddle mate aluminum spring kids ride. It is down to the "bare" aluminum and I want to paint it ... it will be outdoors ... not used, display only. I do not want it to look brand new, and am wondering what paint I should use and any special prep. Thank you.
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Rustoleum is always my go-to when it comes to anything I need to last - I've even used it on wood. Its thick, oil based, and its very very tough.
Rustoleum has a paint for every kind of outside or inside project. You can get it in metal colors, hammered metal colors, etc. and it will be protected from the elements too
I am a huge fan of Rustoleum, but I have had numerous issues w/it when it's not in the spray can!!! And I am not going to spray paint this project ...
What Kind of Paint Adheres to Aluminum?
https://www.hunker.com/13412934/what-kind-of-paint-adheres-to-aluminum
Hello there,
Buy Aluminium Primer, once dry you can paint Undercoat and then Gloss paint!
This should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNBQeP-WAE8
Make sure it's clean. Wipe it down with mineral spirits to remove any oxidation. Prime with auto primer then paint with a metal paint. Rustoleum is what I recommend
We painted out entire aluminum patio set with Rustoleum spray paint. Works great, holds up perfectly.
Hello. We refurbished an older mesh patio set ( it was superior to what they sell jow) with Rustoleum universal spray paint. It made it look better than new. Hope this helps.
If there’s corrosion (greenish white), I would “sand” that off with a wad of aluminum foil first. Wipe off residue with dollar store rubbing alcohol.
I would take it apart vs trying to mask the heck out of it, before priming it, but it’s your choice.