painting aluminum boat?

[BRULEDRIFTER]

i want to paint the inside of my boat, what kind of paint is good for this? spray paint? thanks for any help.

[MRWALLEYE2005]

I would think spray paint would be better to use.

[jigginjerk]

I've done a lot of aluminum painting. Buy a scotch brite pad and clean it first,then put a self etching primer on or the paint won't stay on very long.You can buy the stuf at an auto supplier. Good Luck!

[who are those guy]

I have done several duck boats that get heavy use - with dogs and such. I agree with the above - must use a primer - without, the paint will eventually pull away from aluminum. For durability, I would use a heavy oil base paint instead of spray paint & double coat the floor.

[Steve Bakken]

I've gotta agree. You may be better off brushing it on. If you spray inside the boat you'll be higher than a kite and have sticky eyelashes for the next day or two. When we spray the inside of a boat, we have to use complete paint suits and respirators. You wouldn't beleive how much of that stuff can get into your system.