Widder, SASS #59054 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I want to paint some aluminum. Cleaning it, degreasing it, etc.... is probably priority #1. 1. Will Acetone hurt the aluminum? 2. Is there a special paint I should use? 3. is a Primer necessary? FYI: the aluminum I am wanting to paint is the backside of aluminum wheels for an automobile. And I will probably use black paint, if that makes any difference. Thanks ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Acetone won’t hurt it. Read this: https://thecampingadvisor.com/can-you-use-acetone-on-aluminum/ Rustoleum makes an aluminum primer. It’s self etching. You will need to prime it to paint it. Check this out…it’s easier to give you a link than to type the process. https://propaintcorner.com/paint-primer/paint/how-paint-aluminum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I found some paint made specifically for aluminum wheels at NAPA. Picked up some old wheels for my old truck. Wire(powered) brushed them to remove corrosion and clear coat. Painted with the rattle can wheel paint. It's gone 2 winters mostly just plowing my driveway, but gets out into the salt and sand. So far it's holding up. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Perfect info...... Thanks PR. And thanks for that info, Eyesa. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I have reconditioned some old and crusty aluminum wheels by sandblasting with baking soda , washing with degreaser and using the NAPA paint for al. It worked well. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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