[oletrucks] Painting aluminum

["Mark Self" <mark.self@verizon.net>]

I have some cast aluminum valve covers that I'd like to paint.  I understand
that there is some type of solution you need to apply to aluminum to let the
paint adhere.
I can bead blast the valve covers prior to painting, would that work?
Can any of you guys tell me, what is the process for painting aluminum?
Thanks in advance.
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