SlikStik Aluminium Spinner Top Colors

[namedos]

The primary colors for my arcade are red, black and dark grey.  I'm finding that I've got too many shades of red right now and I was curious if anyone has tried painting the SlikStik Aluminium Spinner Top? 

I currently have the red aluminium top and it looks like a muted red rather than the bright red of the Ultimarc T-stick.

Did a search but couldn't find anything relating to painting aluminium.  If I do paint it would it be best to spray it?  I'm thinking there has to be some bright red at an auto supply shop.

Thanks.

[whammoed]

Painting aluminum can be tricky.  I don't know if the anodized surface that the slikstik spinner knob has makes a difference.  Anyway you will likely need a latex based primer meant for aluminum which I have never found in a spray can. Then you can go over that with anything you want.  Even so you may have trouble with it coming off after a while of use.  Just spraying enamel spray paint directly on it will likely have adhesion issues.
This is my experience with the subject, maybe someone else will have a better plan for you.
Also, know anyone in the auto painting biz?  I bet they could put a durable finish on it.

[Helmgar]

If you check around some paintball shops can anodize them for you. They tend to work with smaller pieces than automotive shops, and should be able to give you a decent price

[Hoagie_one]

or you could acid etch and dye it which would give it a textured feel and color of choice.