I have seen a few products for just coating that is also an option, thank
you Chuck for useful information


Nelson

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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On Nov 5, 9:54?am, "Nelson" wrote:
I am rebuilding my aluminium boat any suggestion on primer and paint
that
will not brake the budget?

Nelson


I found these remarks that may prove useful:

"To paint Aluminum is labor intensive. The environmental effects of
zinc chromate (aluminum primer) is deadly to the human body.

We use Aluma-wash then Alumiprep before the primer is applied. Awl-
Grip is the preferred color paint involving a two part process that is
expensive. All Aluminum starts corroding (rusting) once it hits the
air while some have anodizing applied but if scratched or welded the
erosion continues. Our boats range from 40 to 200 feet and few paint
jobs last more than ten years.

In Ft.Lauderdale, a private tug named Hero still operates for over 30
years without any paint. She is all aluminum with an aircooled diesel
and no thru-hulls. Her entire hull covering exists of a wax coating on
the inside and outside. Zero problems and no maintenance after the
initial coat.

stevens marine
- Ft .Laud. Fla. USA"