[stick]

Hey guys, if I wanted to paint an aluminum spoiler so that it matched the body colour, what would be the best way of going about this? Are there special aluminum primers? How would I best prepare the surface metal?

-Jay

 

[daveb91]

I always painted aluminum just like bare sheet metal.

 

[stick]

I've heard that aluminum tends to chip easily if not painted a specific way. That's why I'm asking. How were your results?

 

[daveb91]

Alright not a pro though just scuff it up so the paint will bite.

 

[toxiclows]

Sand it with some 240 or 320 paper then primer it... etching primer might be a good idea here for some added bite.. then apply sealer... then paint to suit..