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3/14/2014 7:33:47 AM EDT
Hey all,
I am wanting to paint a bare aluminum lower. I am looking at dura-coat or something along the lines of powdercoat.  Do I need to sand or blast the lower first?  I have a blasting cabinet with glass beads in there currently.  Thanks.
3/14/2014 7:53:14 AM EDT
[#1]
You really need to blast it, but make sure your blasting media has been changed and the cabinet cleaned if you've been blasting any steel.  Otherwise, you might notice your lower "rusting" a little when steel bits get embedded...
3/14/2014 10:40:50 AM EDT
[#2]
Most companies recommend aluminum oxide or garnet sand. Glass beads will "peen" the surface and most coatings will not stick. 80-120 Grit for either will be fine.
as with the previous poster's advice, thoroughly blow out your gun and everything because there may be contaminates still hanging out!

Mike
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