[Public-List] Natural aluminum finish for mast/boom

[Michael Grosh]

aluminum is tough to paint. The oxidation can be considered a protective
barrier (that is what the anodizing process is as in anodized spars). The
problem is paint doesn't stick to that well without fairly aggressive
priming-it's an acid process.

On Tue, Mar 12, 2019, 15:57 Christian Douglas via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> I stripped my spreaders last night and just started on the boom. The tops
> of the spreaders barely had paint left on them. The boom has lots of paint
> flaking off. Looking for recommendations about leaving the aluminum
> natural. Would I need to get rid of the current oxidation? Does the
> aluminum need to be treated in any way? Clear coat? Any help on going this
> route would be appreciated.
>
> Christian
> Kittiwake #76
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