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Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: dinkyguitar on May 22, 2014, 02:35:57 AM

Title: Refinishing my swingarm...any special paint for aluminum?
Post by: dinkyguitar on May 22, 2014, 02:35:57 AM

Hi All,

Can I use the regular rustoleum primer & paint on aluminum?

I think bare aluminum would be cool but getting all those pits scratches off an 87 swing arm might be challenging....

dinky,

Title: Re: Refinishing my swingarm...any special paint for aluminum?
Post by: sandblaster on May 22, 2014, 03:15:36 AM

I think that powder coating would be best... but regardless of what paint you use, surface prep is crucial.
But, before you do anything, get some Scotchbrite and wd-40 and try to clean it up a bit first.
I have made some horrible looking swing arms look great.
I start with green and then use blue to finish them out.

Title: Re: Refinishing my swingarm...any special paint for aluminum?
Post by: dinkyguitar on May 22, 2014, 03:31:33 AM

Thanks....

Power coating isn't in the budget so I'll have to stick with painting...

I just wanted to know if I need to use a special paint since it's aluminum.

dinky,

Title: Re: Refinishing my swingarm...any special paint for aluminum?
Post by: sandblaster on May 22, 2014, 04:02:53 AM

The limited experience I have is a clean sand blasted surface is better then a dirty, greasy, or polished surface for the paint to stick.
I have had the best success with VHT engine paints.

Title: Re: Refinishing my swingarm...any special paint for aluminum?
Post by: dinkyguitar on May 22, 2014, 05:27:34 AM

Thanks again sandblaster.

dinky,