Letter 21019

Pontoon Boat - Aluminum Panel Repainting [Massachusetts] 

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I have some aluminum pontoon boat panels (above the water line/deck mounted) that need repainting. I am not intending to remove the original paint (light brown). I will paint over it. What prep and paint type is advisable? I may have to mechanically remove some adhesively applied striping which may expose bare metal. What is the best prep for the bare alumuinum surface that may result. Will the use of this prep and its contact with the light tan paint to be painted over adversely affect the adherance of the new coat to the original paint?

Bob Baribeau
- Springfield, MA

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