I've tried to read every old post on painting aluminum mast. Proper preparation is a consistent theme but I have a few questions:
1. Who's got an old mast paint job in good condition and how did you do it?
2. Do you prime and paint prior to attaching the sail track?
3. Do you leave the B&B aluminum track unpainted?
My current plan is to degrease, sand, and immediately spray with 3 coats self etching aluminum primer. Then prime with System 3 Silver Tip primer and top coat with Systems 3 white LPU. Since I don't a have a spray gun the self-etching primer will be from a spray can, the Silver Tip and LPU will be brush and roller.
I'd appreciate guidance.
Thanks