Do I need anything special on bare aluminum prior to using Motor Coater?

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Can Motor Coater Engine Paint be applied to aluminum surfaces?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. There is no special prep required to apply Motor Coater to aluminum. Simply clean the aluminum surface thoroughly with KBS Klean, then apply Motor Coater. Motor Coater adheres very well to aluminum surfaces. Be sure to review the Motor Coater Application Directions before beginning your project."}}]} </script><p>Yes &mdash; no special prep is required to apply <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/motor-coater" target="_top"><strong>Motor Coater</strong></a> to aluminum. Motor Coater adheres very well to aluminum surfaces, making it a great choice for aluminum engine components.</p><table style="background-color:#fffbe6;border-collapse:collapse;border-left:4px solid #e6b800;border-radius:4px;margin:20px 0;width:100%;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:16px 18px;"><p style="color:#7a5c00;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;"><strong>Pro Tip</strong></p><p style="color:#333;font-size:14px;margin:0;">Clean the aluminum surface thoroughly with <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/kbs-klean" target="_top">KBS Klean</a> before applying Motor Coater. A clean, residue-free surface is the key to strong adhesion and a long-lasting finish on aluminum.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Before you begin, review the complete Motor Coater application instructions for full prep, thinning, and coat guidance.</p><table style="background-color:#f5f5f5;border-collapse:collapse;border-left:4px solid #cc0000;border-radius:4px;margin:20px 0;width:100%;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:16px 18px;"><p style="color:#1a1a1a;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;"><strong>Ready to Coat Your Aluminum Engine Components?</strong></p><p style="color:#444;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px;">Get the full Motor Coater directions and shop Motor Coater and KBS Klean &mdash; everything you need for a professional finish on aluminum.</p><a style="background-color:#fff;border:1px solid #999;color:#1a1a1a;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:10px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/motor-coater-directions" target="_top"><strong>Motor Coater Directions</strong></a><a style="background-color:#cc0000;color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/motor-coater" target="_top"><strong>Shop Motor Coater</strong></a></td></tr></tbody></table>