J222jra
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| posted on 18/5/13 at 09:37 PM |
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Aluminium finishes
Hi guys,
I'm not sure how many on here have aluminium panels any more but I'm wondering what finishes people have achieved and how they have
achieved them.
I don't really want mine polished.....a nice brushed finish would be good so it's easier to maintain.
Tips, tricks and pics would be great.
Thanks in advance
James
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Ian Jones
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| posted on 18/5/13 at 10:24 PM |
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i was told some fine wire wool and wd40
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 19/5/13 at 06:38 AM |
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Fine Scotch pad and WD40 but with not much more effort you can get a good shine , the best polish I have used is California Custom's Original
Purple Polish, problem is finding some in the UK
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deeceee09
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| posted on 19/5/13 at 08:32 AM |
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I would not be keen on using wire wool. I believe it leaves bits of wire embedded in the ali which then go rusty.
Treachery and old age will always triumph over youthful enthusiasm.
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snapper
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| posted on 19/5/13 at 01:04 PM |
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3M Scotchbrite
Brush in one direction leaves a nice finish
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 19/5/13 at 01:16 PM |
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I've tried a oily rag finish (after one polish), gives a nice satin sheen.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 19/5/13 at 01:24 PM |
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I would have thought a scrathed finish would oxidise hell of a lot faster that polished. I know it did when I tried it on a test panel and that was
with it being laquered within a short time. All blistered like it had the pox.
Next is to try polished and a coat of wax.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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black fingernail
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| posted on 19/5/13 at 01:42 PM |
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I polish mine, then give it a good wipe over with WD40, and every time I wash it I finish by wiping it over with WD when it is dry, it lasts quite a
long time between polishes with a nice satiny sheen.
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