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bigtyme1 02-07-2009 07:34 PM

Clear over Aluminum
 
Whats the best clear to use over Aluminum? Power Coat is not an option.

J2SpeedandCustom 02-08-2009 07:43 AM

We use our powder coater he has a clear ceramic that is a "no bake" it air drys and is ALOT stronger than clear.

Musclerodz 02-08-2009 05:34 PM

What are you trying to protect?

bigtyme1 02-08-2009 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 194376)
What are you trying to protect?

Some billett stuff, one I install I'll never be able to get to it to polish it.

E.rodz 02-08-2009 06:40 PM

your going to be really going to be happy you posted this before you did this. i have tried this many times with no success. it will look good for weeks then it starts to turn white under the clear, then it eventually all turns white. i have heard eastwood sells clear for polished intakes but i have never used it.powder coating definitly works. if someone knows what works well for this I would be intrested in knowing this also.but do not use your normal clear automotive paint or in a spray can. good luck

BBC69Camaro 02-08-2009 07:02 PM

Bought Eastwood's Powder Coating kit and some clear just for this. It just came in the mail, so not sure of the results yet, but I am hopeful.

Musclerodz 02-08-2009 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtyme1 (Post 194381)
Some billett stuff, one I install I'll never be able to get to it to polish it.

What about chrome powder coat? It looks like polished aluminum (not mirror) and will not haze down the road.

Cread01 02-08-2009 10:20 PM

I have never done this but I have been wondering about doing clear anodizing on it. The Trim on my camaro is polished anodized aluminum. seems like if it holds up there it should hold up good.

Just a thought

Musclerodz 02-08-2009 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cread01 (Post 194433)
I have never done this but I have been wondering about doing clear anodizing on it. The Trim on my camaro is polished anodized aluminum. seems like if it holds up there it should hold up good.

Just a thought

original trim was stainless.

camaro2nv 02-09-2009 08:57 AM

Ive cleared over it with no problems.


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