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Old February 27th, 2018, 9:49 AM
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Question Painting Recommendations

I have done some auto painting in the past, I am not an expert in any sense of the word. I have a 2002 Chev Tahoe. I am seeing some bubbling at the seam of the skin and on the face at the bottom of the rear hatch. In taking a closer look at it, I find it is non-magnetic, possibly aluminum. What do I use to prime over it, so it will properly stick. I've read articles about special techniques required for the fords with aluminum beds. Any suggestions?
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Check out zinc chromate primer.
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When painting aluminum outdrives, internet says self etching primer with zinc. Don't know if that applies to cars.
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Thanks, I'll be starting this project once it gets warmer.




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