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Clearcoating Aluminum
Ok, what's the best way to clear aluminum for a motor? For truck interior usage?
I have a heck of alot of billet going onto my truck. I am not one to polish constantly... I thought about clear powercoating or anodizing, but having difficulty finding a place to do it. |
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
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![]() I agree its the way to go. Some places may not clear your engine parts though, a few in town told me they had problems with clear on engine parts due to the heating and cooling. Get a warranty if you can.
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
Anyone know where to get it done reasonably? Most of the stuff I have is pretty small, so I could ship it.
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
Sumax in NY State is a big-time powdercoating leader.They do m/c parts,mostly.Cleaning is the only prep.I`m sure you can find a powdercoater up your way.
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
Two or three coats of clear laquer do a pretty good job on aluminum.And you can do it yourself.
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
I think Zoops sells a kit called Zoop Seal.
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
POR15 makes a product called Glisten that works well on aluminum. Make sure the parts are real clean before sprayng. It is a lot like regular clear coat. Easy to mix and you can get small quantities.
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
Plain old lacquer won't stay on very well with polished parts that actually get used. Door handles, knobs etc. will give you problems. Brushed parts or raw castings on the other hand will hold up considerably better. With the polished parts there is nothing for the finish to "bite" into so it just sits there as a skin coating on the surface. It takes very little to hurt it and when you do it will peel of in big chunks. I don't know how well it would hold-up under the hood though......
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
Thanks for the info guys... keep it coming.
Zoop Seal is bloody expensive! I may try POR's Glisten. Found some of it. Anyone used it? |
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Re: Clearcoating Aluminum
eastwood has a product called dimond clear but i have never used it but i think its for aluminum wheels and such
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