Repainting top half of alum boat hull

Restoreing a 1989 16 Thank for any help foot Lund MR pike3 boat so far i replace all the deck wood floor carpet wiring paint the inside of hull Now ready to paint top half of outside hull what paint works best and what should i know to get a nice pant finish PS i change the floor with marine ply then found after i purchase the wood and remove the deck that LUND just used outdoor play wood that lasted 31 years ,so i dont want to go down that road again with paint

scuff, prime with a good epoxy primer and a good automotive 2k paint then clear. You will be fine.

I took mine to a local body shop. They painted it inside and out for about $1000.

I restored a ’81 lund pike. Here it is at first launch after restoration.

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With bare aluminum you’ll want to make sure to use a self-etching primer first to ensure the paint adheres properly.

Me personally would not use a automotive base coat clear coat, it will show scratches and scuffs too easily. I would use a good brand of Acrylic urethane with a good hardener good paint will not be cheap but will last and hold up much longer.

Good surface prep is 90% of a good paint job as mentioned scuff feather edges of imperfections. Clean with a good grease and wax remover, tack cloth it off then a good aluminum primer tack it of again and paint, cleanliness is next to godliness and use quality paint for a good long lasting paint job.

Thanks to all the above for their input

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