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*FormerMember* · 01-07-2006, 01:40 PM

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.

junkyardjohn · 01-07-2006, 01:54 PM

CLEAR POWDERCOATING IS THE NUTS. WEATHER ALUMINUM IS BRUSHED OR POLISHED OR EVEN ANODIZED, IT LOOKS GREAT POWDERCOATED. JOHN

*FormerMember* · 01-07-2006, 03:00 PM

Anyone know where to get it done reasonably? Most of the stuff I have is pretty small, so I could ship it.

**special-K** · 01-07-2006, 04:03 PM

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.

RJ100 · 01-07-2006, 09:52 PM

Two or three coats of clear laquer do a pretty good job on aluminum.And you can do it yourself.

70c10 · 01-07-2006, 11:16 PM

I think Zoops sells a kit called Zoop Seal.

MAR-Ktech · 01-07-2006, 11:54 PM

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.

Mar-Ktech

krue · 01-08-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech

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.

Mar-Ktech

How tuff is it?

engine327 · 01-08-2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

I think Zoops sells a kit called Zoop Seal.

Zoops does NOT work well only lasts one season I am going to try clear coteing next Tony 67 chevy PU 327

LONGHAIR · 01-08-2006, 09:24 AM

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......

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 09:36 AM

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?

MAR-Ktech · 01-08-2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by krue

How tuff is it?

We used it as one of the wood finshes we are testing. I just sprayed some of it on a polished aluminum molding to see how it would react. Adhesion was good. It really seemed a lot like clear coat to me, but I am not an experienced painter. In the wood finish test, it was the first to fail, after about 4 months continuous outdoor exposure. Failure is on the sharp edge of the boards, not on the flat surfaces. We did not test it for durability on metal parts, only wood. It seemed like a pretty good product to me. It will be hard to get a coating that lasts a long time on parts like door handles that see continuous wear.

Mar-Ktech

PHOENIX · 01-09-2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

CLEAR POWDERCOATING IS THE NUTS. WEATHER ALUMINUM IS BRUSHED OR POLISHED OR EVEN ANODIZED, IT LOOKS GREAT POWDERCOATED. JOHN

Is the nuts

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.

wibilly · 01-09-2006, 04:31 AM

eastwood has a product called dimond clear but i have never used it but i think its for aluminum wheels and such

01-07-2006, 01:40 PM	#1
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	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.

01-07-2006, 01:54 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Clearcoating Aluminum CLEAR POWDERCOATING IS THE NUTS. WEATHER ALUMINUM IS BRUSHED OR POLISHED OR EVEN ANODIZED, IT LOOKS GREAT POWDERCOATED. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-07-2006, 03:00 PM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	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.

01-07-2006, 04:03 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-07-2006, 09:52 PM	#5
RJ100 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: roanoke wv Posts: 60	Re: Clearcoating Aluminum Two or three coats of clear laquer do a pretty good job on aluminum.And you can do it yourself.

01-07-2006, 11:16 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Clearcoating Aluminum I think Zoops sells a kit called Zoop Seal. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 01-07-2006 at 11:17 PM.

01-07-2006, 11:54 PM	#7
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	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. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

01-08-2006, 09:24 AM	#10
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	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......

01-08-2006, 09:36 AM	#11
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	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?

01-09-2006, 04:31 AM	#14
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	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 __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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