Aluminum does not really rust, forms layer of aluminum oxide that protects the underlying aluminum. I would use paint stripper if I just had to paint it myself Your plans sound pretty reasonable to me. The bedliner stuff should stick pretty well if you rough it up, maybe prime the painted bits.
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Last edited by Tobra; 04-05-2012 at 12:21 PM..
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