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In article , Darrel Toepfer wrote:

I want to cover more area than a rub on would be likely to find. Also, some
compound curves would be tough to do. Thanks for the idea. Where would one
go to get this, if I want to add some smaller accents?

tom

Rub on vinyl decals seem to be the easiest to do...


Just about any sign shop should be able to make up custom vinyl. As
for size there realy is no limit. When I worked at a fire truck
factory we used this method for the artwork and stripes. The only
limit was the width of the vinyl, and one can always splice to get
wider stripes.

You may also be surprised how much of a compound curve you can cover.
Heat helps.

As for paint sticking to aluminum? Some say aluminum is hard to
paint. No, it's easy to paint. It's just that the paint won't stick
for long. If you want the paint to last a long time there really isn't
much of a substitute for the conventional methods of preparation. But
since you are apparantly willing to sacrifice some durability for ease
and weight.........

Look in the paint section of the local auto parts store for "self
etching" primer in a rattle can. This stuff isn't intended to be a
primer surfacer and goes on real thin. Almost invisible, so it has to
be light, right? Follow the directions on the can and topcoat with
the paint of your choice.
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Leon McAtee