painting aluminum t-top

[Kracker Jack]

I feel like an idiot. I did ask about painting the t-top on here,sorry. I thought I started that thread on The Hull Truth.

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Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

I thought I started that thread on The Hull Truth.

OOOFFF-- major party foul to get this site and THT mixed up!!

[Kracker Jack]

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I guess thats kinda like wearing a Home Depot hat into Lowes. sorry fellas

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^^^^^ funny!!

[Destroyer]

Not all was lost... at least you learned that Powder Coating is a viable option also.

[Kracker Jack]

Lets say I used a Moeller or Tempo green zinc cromate, Is my epoxy finish coat compatible? Whats the the best zinc cromate to use? Airplane Plane Spruce has some decent zinc cromates.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

Lets say I used a Moeller or Tempo green zinc cromate, Is my epoxy finish coat compatible? Whats the the best zinc cromate to use? Airplane Plane Spruce has some decent zinc cromates.

Long and the short of it.... Yes, you can paint epoxy paint over a pure Zinc Cromate primer. If you want the best, check out the inorganic zinc or zinc chromate type coatings such as Dimetcoat from Ameron/PPG. These behave like galvanizing so if the coating is ever chipped, the surrounding paint will protect the bare area. Just remember the zinc paints don't hold a top coat as well as the epoxies so there is an increased chance of the topcoat flaking. However, you can also purchase epoxy based zinc cromate primers (Sherman-Williams GBP) that hold the topcoat very nicely. Then just finish with the epoxy topcoat of your choice.