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Paint anodized aluminum? Walter R. 10-13-2009
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Posted by aemeijers on October 13, 2009, 8:17 pm


RicodJour wrote:
>>> My sliding patio door screens are unsightly and would probably benefit
>>> from a coat of paint. The frames are made of almost-black-bronze anodized
>>> aluminum. They are not damaged except for some scratches and unsightly
>>> discolorations after 25 years of use and exposure.
>>> I will be replacing the screening material after I have painted the
>>> frames.
>>> Can I use canned spray paint (black is OK) to paint anodized aluminum? Any
>>> better suggestions?
>> Hello Walter... Aluminum is a bitch to paint as it has an oxidized
>> surface that is hard to penetrate without heat etc...you'll need an aluminum
>> primer before going at the final colour...lots of mucking around.....
>> However, another product for aluminum is called "Aluminum black"... It
>> comes in a paste form and is used for aluminum gun parts. It is more durable
>> than any paint in my opinion. Would have to get it at a gunsmith store or
>> here is a link::
>> http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/blueing_index.asp?categoryID=1&su...
>> Hope that helps... Jim
>
> That's probably an excellent way to refinish the screen door frames.
> Simple to apply, no build up and specifically made to coat aluminum.
>
> R
For mill-finish, maybe. OPs frames are anodized.

--
aem sends...

Posted by RicodJour on October 14, 2009, 10:05 am


> RicodJour wrote:
> >>> My sliding patio door screens are unsightly and would probably benefi=
t
> >>> from a coat of paint. The frames are made of almost-black-bronze anod=
ized
> >>> aluminum. They are not damaged except for some scratches and unsightl=
y
> >>> discolorations after 25 years of use and exposure.
> >>> I will be replacing the screening material after I have painted the
> >>> frames.
> >>> Can I use canned spray paint (black is OK) to paint anodized aluminum=
? Any
> >>> better suggestions?
> >> =A0 =A0Hello Walter... =A0Aluminum is a bitch to paint as it has an ox=
idized
> >> surface that is hard to penetrate without heat etc...you'll need an al=
uminum
> >> primer before going at the final colour...lots of mucking around.....
> >> However, =A0another product for aluminum is called "Aluminum black"...=
It
> >> comes in a paste form and is used for aluminum gun parts. It is more d=
urable
> >> than any paint in my opinion. Would have to get it at a gunsmith store=
or
> >> here is a link::
> >>http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/blueing_index.asp?categoryID=3D1&su=
...
> >> Hope that helps... Jim
> > That's probably an excellent way to refinish the screen door frames.
> > Simple to apply, no build up and specifically made to coat aluminum.
> > R
> For mill-finish, maybe. OPs frames are anodized.

I couldn't find the instructions for the Birchwood Casey stuff, but
the description tends to make me think you can use it on anodized
aluminum.

"The room temperature chemical used by gunsmiths and industry to
blacken aluminum parts. Restores scratched and marred areas quickly.
Fast-acting liquid is easy to apply with no dimensional change. Color
will vary from deep gray to black depending on alloy. ALUMINUM BLACK
Metal Finish is also excellent for blackening name plates, plaques,
trophies and other engraved items "

That last sentence is the clincher for me. Engraved name plates used
to be brass, now they're mostly aluminum - anodized aluminum.

R

Posted by robb on October 14, 2009, 9:45 am



> My sliding patio door screens are unsightly and would probably
benefit from
> a coat of paint. The frames are made of almost-black-bronze
anodized
> aluminum. They are not damaged except for some scratches and
unsightly
> discolorations after 25 years of use and exposure.
> I will be replacing the screening material after I have painted
the frames.
> Can I use canned spray paint (black is OK) to paint anodized
aluminum? Any
> better suggestions?
> Thanks
> --
> Walter
> www.rationality.net

Just refinished a sliding screen door frame with a similar
problem and screen rot.
It had dark Brown/Bronze annodized finish with some finish
problems.

I used a spray paint product (? name can't remember?) from ACE
that was practically a match for the finish.

I do not see it on ACE's web site but it was a spray paint that
said something like dark bronze annodized aluminum finish. It
was meant to touch up those outdoor products that have that dark
brown annodized finish {eg. lamp posts, walkway lights, screen
frames, etc }

It worked well and had an almost plastic/teflon feel to it when
it dried.

hth
robb


Posted by Walter R. on October 14, 2009, 11:22 am


Thanks, Robb, that probably what I need.

Did you do any prep work, like priming?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
-
>> My sliding patio door screens are unsightly and would probably
> benefit from
>> a coat of paint. The frames are made of almost-black-bronze
> anodized
>> aluminum. They are not damaged except for some scratches and
> unsightly
>> discolorations after 25 years of use and exposure.
>> I will be replacing the screening material after I have painted
> the frames.
>> Can I use canned spray paint (black is OK) to paint anodized
> aluminum? Any
>> better suggestions?
>> Thanks
>> --
>> Walter
>> www.rationality.net
> Just refinished a sliding screen door frame with a similar
> problem and screen rot.
> It had dark Brown/Bronze annodized finish with some finish
> problems.
> I used a spray paint product (? name can't remember?) from ACE
> that was practically a match for the finish.
> I do not see it on ACE's web site but it was a spray paint that
> said something like dark bronze annodized aluminum finish. It
> was meant to touch up those outdoor products that have that dark
> brown annodized finish {eg. lamp posts, walkway lights, screen
> frames, etc }
> It worked well and had an almost plastic/teflon feel to it when
> it dried.
> hth
> robb
>



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