Tgtack 779 #1 Posted May 16, 2017 How do you guys go about refinishing the aluminum tanks? I have an 854 and the tank needs to be taken down to bare metal, prepped and painted. Any help appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,491 #2 Posted May 17, 2017 Have had good luck using a self-etching primer sold by Rustoleum. It is a light olive green color. You don't want to break the surface so after it you can apply a red primer if you want to sand before the top coat. Garry 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,545 #3 Posted May 17, 2017 You can use aircraft stripper to remove the old paint. This will speed things up but is not necessary. I sand aluminum with 180grit before finishing with self etching primer & then regular primer. After priming finish as you would with any other metal. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,728 #4 Posted May 17, 2017 The master has spoken! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #5 Posted May 17, 2017 Strip it with any type paint stripper or lacquer thinner. You can also glass bead blast aluminum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
