painting aluminininum
 

I have the RCM 5B conversion kit, and I need it to be black. I'm not going to shell out for anodizing or powdercoating.

I was thinking of using high temp exhaust paint and baking it on in my oven. (it has to be heated to cure) And this would give a killer matte black finish.

What do you guys think?

or you could strip off old paint, prime it with an etched primer then paint it w/a quality paint. I have done this on many of my shock springs as I like the springs to match my black wheels and it has held up quite well considering how much abuse they take

Just another option....good luck!

Like magman said,pick upsome acid etch primer from an auto parts store or something. It sticks very well,I painted the valve covers on my trans am years ago and they are still fine--Josh

Get it annodized - Do it right or you'll regret it...

Really, you ask this question on this forum...

For painting plastics and aluminum I use Epoxy polymide paint. It's a 2 part but is tough as nails. I painted my chrome bumper on my 78' GMC Diablo and ran into a guy when the master cylinder failed on top of an overpass and I dented his bumper and it left chrome flakes om my paint. The paint was unharmed. I haven't tried the etching primer but it's probably cheaper than the epoxy. The epoxy is the only thing that I have been able to get to stay on aluminum due to the flex and the expansion and contraction of aluminum.

Jeff

Krylon Fusion FTW! :lol:

Isn't there a product out there that is in the same lines as powder coating put for home use. I think Krylon or one of those Spray Paint Manufactures makes it. You spray it on than bake it in the oven. Pretty much exactly what you have planned. Stuff works wonders I have used it on a few billet pieces before on a VW. Just can't think of the name of the top of my head.

Otherwise I would use a automotive grade spray paint. Like that used for calibers or engines.

sears sells a powdercoating kit. I bought one a few years ago and it works great for anything you can fit in your oven

Nice man, that'd be perfect. The good thing about being a bachelor is that there is no one to nag you when you bake tires or powder coat parts in the oven:intello:

Ive got an oven out in my shop just for powdercoating. It doesnt hurt the oven or even smell really, but its nice having an oven dedicated for doing powdercoating etc. Also it makes a huge mess if you get trigger happy with the powdercoat gun, there will be a colored haze on everything around you if you are not careful. If you get one, skip the sears powder and go to harbor frieght. They have the basic colors there in big jars for around 6 bucks, as opposed to 4 bucks for a 1 or 2 oz pouch at sears.

I cant just send them to you with some cash?

only if I can put Harold "sweetcheeks" NAMBLA, on the return box. NAMBLA is your last name right?:lol: Sorry just giving you shit.:whistle: Ya I could do that for you, not sure what the timeframe would be though. And just a warning but I am by no means a pro powdercoater, I have yet to do anything that didnt have a couple small imperfections.

Yeah but my lasagna tasted like burnt rubber last time.:lol: