re-finishing metal coatings

[jerseysportfisher]

So i got a 32 year old hard top, the pipe work looks less to be desired, however its still structurally sound. Any one have any luck wire wheeling or sanding, using an etch primer and painting to restore ?

 

[El Mar]

Sandblast - 545 primer - Awlgrip.

May not be feasible with the size but that is the best method to date, even better than powder on aluminum.

 

[Tuckerman]

Awlgrip makes a product called alumn a prep and alodine . It's a two step etching process . Easy to use then 545 and paint

 

[jerseysportfisher]

Sandblast - 545 primer - Awlgrip.

May not be feasible with the size but that is the best method to date, even better than powder on aluminum.

your not kidding, not pulling the whole hard top off.

 

[nickyp]

Awlgrip makes a product called alumn a prep and alodine . It's a two step etching process . Easy to use then 545 and paint

good advice IMHO