Bought a 14ft. Aluminum Boat-needs a paint job(old dingy paint)-how do I approach this?

Question

Bought a 14ft. Aluminum Boat-needs a paint job(old dingy paint)-how do I approach this?

Answer 1

If you want a cheap paint job, that isn't the best paint job ever but does well for the price. Go to Walmart/lowes/home depot/ Ace and pick up a couple cans of what they call Appliance Epoxy. Its used for painting household appliances.

Works well for a cheap fix on aluminum hull boats, just be sure to clean and prep the metal first, otherwise it won't last for anything.

Answer 2

My son is doing the same thing.  His father said to get it sand blasted to get the paint off.

Answer 3

remove old paint with nitromors.clean all the old paint off.then apply etching primer.allow this to dry then apply your top coat.

Answer 4

I just finished one and used paint remover then pressure washer. After that a wire brush in angle grinder. I then cleaned with mineral spirits then washed with vinegar before I used Rustleoleum oil base exterior enamel.

Answer 5

Remove old paint, but chemicals or sanding.

Apply an epoxy paint specifically for aluminum (Lowes, Home Depot, or a Marine Store).