How do you paint an aluminum canoe?

I would like to freshen up an old aluminum canoe. What sort of paint should I use? How do you paint an aluminum canoe?
You need a primer specifically designed for coating aluminum, otherwise your paint will peel off.


A good hardware store will stock it, or even better a boat chandlers.How do you paint an aluminum canoe?
It's all about the prep. You need to make sure it is very clean , aluminum is very porus, take it all the way down to bare metal and make sure it's clean, and above all make sure you use the correct primer.
Yes you can. I would advise you to call a marina slaes...they can advise you. you will need to sand and then prime and then use an aluminum paint.








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