Aluminum wash

[kipp]

Prepping new aluminum tank for installation in "Targeted Species". Need info on aluminum wash. Brandname, where to get it do' and dont's? Any recommendations, would be appreciated.
THanks,
Kipp

[AndreF]

Kipp,
Did you go to Cabo yet?

[Geaux Deep]

I used a Benjamin Moore product.

I applied a cleaner first I can't remember the name but it was a BM product. Then I applied two coats of a two part paint.

"Polyamide Epoxy Coating Gloss".

This is a heavy duty commercial Industrial paint.

I am well satisfied. - RH

[MikeD@Lightningshack]

I did my new tank a couple of years ago.

I don't remember all of the paticulars, but I know I did my homework and ended with a product called Alumiprep and Alodine for the tank. They clean and chemically etch the surface to create a better bond for the coating you use.

I used Devoe Coating's Devtar 5A for the coating.

Devtar 5A was tricky to get but an hour or 2 on the computer and 1 or 2 phone calls got me two gallons for ~$200? Call Devoe directly and work your way to a distributor. I believe Devoe was sold when I was looking for the product but the new company still recognized and carried Devtar.

Alumiprep was fairly easy to find. I think I actually ended up getting it at BoatUS.

I've attached links to pictures of both products. I believe my selections were primarily the result of Capt. Pat's recommendations on the tip page.

http://www.lightningshack.com/photo_gal ... ges/54.htm

http://www.lightningshack.com/photo_gal ... ges/63.htm


Good Luck,
Mike Dolan
www.lightningshack.com

[Rawleigh]

You've got to love the label on the Devtar!! It must be good if it is "For professional essential public service use" !!!

[capy]

Phosphoric acid(spray with a insecticide sprayer)

Rinse with water.

Alodine then Paint.