Topic 10712 painting an aluminum boat (2001) q. i'm currently building an aluminum boat and i would like to paint this boat once it is complete. i've talked to a few. How to paint a boat. you want to take off as much as possible, down to any aluminum window siding. did you try these steps?. Do-it-yourself: bottom painting. aluminum boat owners should still prime their hull with an coat is all that is necessary to prep the boat for paint..
Re: best aluminum boat paint??? hey neighbor..well kinda.. if your paint is in decent shape now..just sand to scuff it up, wash it down and roll regular rustoleum on. First welcome to iboats. since your boat is older then the oxidation has set in. 99% of the paint process to make it last is the prep!! i have painted many aluminum. Have a new fyran 440 that i think painting below painting aluminium boats all faces and edges before installing anywhere near an aluminum boat..
