Painting Alloy Canopy

[haybob]

Has anyone experience of painting a aluminium pickup canopy? Mine is made by Gamic. Thought it would look smarter painted same as the pickup. Don't have a proper spray gun so looking to buy a aerosol cans. Any advice on products used and experiences welcome thankyou.

 

[tinman]

it would all depend,
would you like it to look good for a while or for a long time.

the only thing in aerosol cans is pure scutter imo, unless you get an autofactors to mix up some 2k and fill an aerosol, it has a very short life span tho.

did you try gamic and ask them how much a new sheet of alu is for it, it id be where id start neways, might be civil money, might be dear and if it is then you can happily tackle into it.

always remember, paint is only colour, its what you put under it that counts.

 

[tomlad]

Powder coat ??

 

[averageguy54]

You should do some research, on line first. I recall being told a few years ago by a painter that aluminum needs special preparation before you start painting, even before the primer.

 

[haybob]

You should do some research, on line first. I recall being told a few years ago by a painter that aluminum needs special preparation before you start painting, even before the primer.

This forum is my research. If someone comes on and tells me they did their canopy 10 years ago and sprayed it with X y z then that's good enough for me .

 

[spanners and hammers]

will need a T wash then a etich primer , then a good quality undercoat and top coat , personally with no spray gun i would pick nice warm day and brush/ small roller take your time you will get a good finish ,, sure restractoration would recomend brand /type of paint