Abstract:
A method for making a lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed comprising the steps of: - providing a grained and anodized aluminum support; - treating the support with an aqueous solution comprising a compound containing a silicate anion and one or more cations; - treating the support with an aqueous solution comprising a compound containing an organic acid group and/or an ester or a salt thereof; - applying a coating on to said treated support comprising an image-recording layer including hydrophobic thermoplastic polymer particles having a particle size ranging between 20 nm and 55 nm.