Painting Anodized

Ok, I don't know anything about paint. Me and my pops were wondering what steps are needed to paint anodized aluminum? Can you just paint over it and have the paint stick? Or do I have to just keep it anodized? Thanks.

from what i know just polish the anodized off and you have to spray a coat of primer that is for aluminum first or the paint wont stick that is what i know maybe wrong but my tounel cover is aluminumand we had to sand it first then spray the aluminum primer first.

you would have to take it in and have it re-anodized, if you contact Anotech they would be able to help you, they polished my motor.

oven cleaner will strip it right off

yup strip it w/ oven cleaner, red scotch brite then adhesion promotor then paint it.