Need to know the best way to paint aluminum?

[old man 52]

Hey guys i would like to know the best way to paint aluminum, I made the frame for my 6x6 out of aluminum and would like to paint it black and make it stick. what your thoughts. thanks.

[Dreamweaver]

Acid etch primer.

[TRUCKMAKER]

What will acid etch primer do to plastic parts like x-mbrs, axles etc.?

[petermoblin]

Shouldn't hurt them, I've used it to paint axles, x-members and all other plastic parts.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Shouldn't hurt them, I've used it to paint axles, x-members and all other plastic parts.

Thanks! Petermoblin

Kent

[1985 kenworth]

is there a special place to get this etched primer i also would like to paint aluminum with plastic

[Tamiya Cowboy]

You get it at a auto supply store. Dupla Color has some it is green it works but it is not the best you can get Dupont or Nason also in cans from a auto body supply store make sure you use a sealer primer over it before you put down your color..

[1985 kenworth]

thanks for the info tc:D