Simpson Lawrence windlass

[pappaecho]

Have stripped down and repaired a Simpson Lawrence windlass, and have removed the layers of white paint getting back to bare aluminium.
What primer and paint is recommended for ally?

 

[tugboat]

See other post re clutch handles. Degrease, then etch primer to give a good bond onto the alluminium, and a 2-pack paint like International Perfection 709 will be durable and stand up to the knocks.

 

[paulrossall]

I used hammerite 4 years ago and it has lasted OK and will not need doing for a long time. I used the special primer for alluminium and then about 3 coats of white. The more coats the better. Paul PS I reckon hammerite will last much longer than Internation paint.