dull aluminum paint

[gwb72tii]

I think a few guys here mentioned using krylon or some other dull aluminum paint to touch up old aluminum surfaces rather than powder coating.

the last ime i used rattle can aluminum paint, it melted away when it came in contact with carb cleaner.

anyone else have this happen, and does krylon or other brands resist this?

[InkaSteve]

Had good luck with Krylon Dull Aluminum on my wheels, with lots of clear on top. But never had any reason to put carb cleaner on them, so can't attest to that. I think carb cleaner is like paint thinner. Maybe there is some kind of acrylic or epoxy clear you can use over the aluminum. (or, AL-YOU-MIN-EE-UM, as the British say)

[MichaelP]

Yikes. The primary ingredient in most carb cleaners is ether, which is also used in some paint strippers. I wouldn't blame your paint...

[MichaelP]

Yikes. The primary ingredient in most carb cleaners is ether, which is also used in some paint strippers. I wouldn't blame your paint...

[bluedevils]

I used Eastwood Aluma Blast paint and Diamond Clear coat on intake manifold parts, tuna can (tii)and other aluminum bits with great success. The key is to cure paint properly, using an oven for example. These are not designed for wheels, only for cast aluminum parts.