"Bill Turner" wrote in message
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Does anyone have any suggestions for painting aluminum in a way that
will be tougher and longer-lasting than you get with the usual spray
can?

I have a small compressed air paint sprayer, and I'm wondering if
automotive paint might be good, or perhaps something else? Mainly
interested in black or shades of gray. What is the best primer for
aluminum?

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Bill, W6WRT

Take yourself to your nearest general aviation airport (dont bother with a
huge airline terminal airport - its way too damn difficult getting in) -
find a maintenence company, they paint alumnium regularly.