>I saw the Hammerite paint on the shelf at the store and was very
>intrigued by the look. I tested it out on my valve cover and it looked
>quite nice. However, I did not read the instructions until AFTER I did the
>painting and read that they recommend a special primer if painting on
>aluminum. I already have a couple of chips on the fins, so I suspect I
>will probably have to strip it and redo it. Oh well.
I was actually contemplating doing the engine compartment walls in the
Hammerite paint, which is why I asked about the rust compatibility. I
don't expect a miracle in a can, but it would be nice to keep the prep work
down to a minimum.
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