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bigfoot
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2017-02-10 11:33 PM (#169323)
Subject: Can you paint this?


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The white skins on my aluminum trailer, can they be painted?
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cajunmuleman
Reg. Oct 2011
Posted 2017-02-11 2:16 PM (#169328 - in reply to #169323)
Subject: RE: Can you paint this?



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I am not a painter but think with the right preparation is should be able to be painted. You definitely could put decals over it
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jmey1820
Reg. Aug 2009
Posted 2017-02-11 4:54 PM (#169329 - in reply to #169323)
Subject: RE: Can you paint this?



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Yes.  I took mine to a local body shop and had the trailer repainted.  There was special preparation for the aluminum. 
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HOUSE
Reg. Oct 2008
Posted 2017-02-11 11:00 PM (#169331 - in reply to #169323)
Subject: RE: Can you paint this?


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you can, but the less white you sand off the better your paint will adhere, the white paint that comes on the aluminum sheet is electronically bonded to the the sheet so it sticks much better than normal paint. 
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2017-02-12 10:53 AM (#169333 - in reply to #169323)
Subject: RE: Can you paint this?


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You can paint aluminum using aircraft or marine products. As was stated, the most important process is the preparation, which includes an absolutely clean surface, and a good epoxy metal primer. Anything less will result in a short paint lifespan. Automotive paints can be used for the final surfacing in a single or two part application. Most paint stores will tint the paint to whatever colour you desire or to match the original. The primer can also be tinted, which may reduce the amount of final colour coats.
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