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Can You/Should You Paint Over Brass? (How-to)

You can paint over brass easily but you have to prepare the surface before doing so. This is done by either etching the surface with a self-etching primer or you can scuff the surface with steel wool or sandpaper. In either case, you can use any type of paint over a brass piece and it will last for a long time.

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Can You/Should You Paint Over Aluminum? (How-to)

The most important factor for painting aluminum is preparing it. This would include sanding the surface or using a self-etching primer. In either case, you are preparing the surface for the paint so that it will adhere properly. Without preparing the surface, the paint will likely peel within a short amount of time.

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