dirtybirdy80
I'm New Here
I searched the forum and couldn't find an exact answer for my question. I know corrosion protection is a hot topic and age old debate, but here is my question....
I live out in Santa Rosa, CA (KSTS). In the summer its typically bone dry, but its rainy in the winter and we get coastal fog in the evening and morning, so there is moisture in the air at times.
Therefore, I definitely want some form of protection from corrosion. I'm looking for simplicity, durability, and light weight. My two thoughts were...
1. Cleaning the aluminum with mineral spirits or paint thinner and using SEM self etching rattle can primer.
2. Brushing on Alumiprep 33 followed by brushing on Alodine 1201.
I don't want to do both, just to keep the weight down and the cost down.
Any information is greatly appreciated.
I live out in Santa Rosa, CA (KSTS). In the summer its typically bone dry, but its rainy in the winter and we get coastal fog in the evening and morning, so there is moisture in the air at times.
Therefore, I definitely want some form of protection from corrosion. I'm looking for simplicity, durability, and light weight. My two thoughts were...
1. Cleaning the aluminum with mineral spirits or paint thinner and using SEM self etching rattle can primer.
2. Brushing on Alumiprep 33 followed by brushing on Alodine 1201.
I don't want to do both, just to keep the weight down and the cost down.
Any information is greatly appreciated.