So if I want to paint it it needs an epoxy primer layer first? Any paints that cound be applied directly? Considering what I want to do is it worth pursuing doing anodizing myself or is it going to be too complex/expensive/dangerous? I'll probably only want to do one but more may follow if it's a success. I have enough experience with paint and spraypaint but dipping stuff in charged acid is a new game. You guys run a mail service?