07-28-2011, 04:13 PM
as far as i'm concerned, you need to use a primer aditive first and then you can paint it using regular spraycans or even acrylics, as far as i remember(dont take my word on the acrylics though). of course, depending on wich specifical kind of aluminium you're going to use as a canvas.
its pretty much the same process used in painting clothing. you use the specific primer as the first layer where you are going to paint the character, you let it dry, and then you use whatever other paint you wish to use over it. the fucntion of the primer is to ensure the paint will stay on the surface and at the same time will protect the paint from decaying over time
PS: in any case, you're probably going to get a better answer at your local hardware shop.
its pretty much the same process used in painting clothing. you use the specific primer as the first layer where you are going to paint the character, you let it dry, and then you use whatever other paint you wish to use over it. the fucntion of the primer is to ensure the paint will stay on the surface and at the same time will protect the paint from decaying over time
PS: in any case, you're probably going to get a better answer at your local hardware shop.