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Hal Peeler
03-25-2004, 7:51 AM
Has anyone ever painted an aluminum truck box? If so, what kind of prep did you do and how did it turn out? Thanks
Hal

Phil Phelps
03-25-2004, 5:24 PM
...and you will find several products available. I like the epoxy primer and urethane paints. You won't find directions on most cans of commercial products. Prehaps a clerk at the store can help you. Usually an epoxy primer will ask you to coat the surface and apply finish coat within thirty minutes. Another system etches the aluminum with its primer. Both are good systems, I prefer the epoxy method.

Bruce Page
03-25-2004, 7:56 PM
Hal, another way to go and exceptionally durable is to take it in and have it powder coated. Some outfits are pretty reasonable.