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Protecting aluminium edge
On a boat dash I need to fit an extra display dial.
There is an existing aluminium frame, used for non-purchased GPS plotter accessory, they fit a sunglasses holder/ oddment tray behind it. I have had a black plate CNC machined, carbon fibre finish printed, and filed out a segment to allow the display gauge to fit ¦ The Plate & fitted gauge show he https://www.4shared.com/s/flrk4SqFXiq The segment I filed out, has of course lost its protective coating, so need to apply something to the edge to prevent the Ally plate going crusty in salt air. Ideally it should be Anodized, but I cant get just the edge done, and dont want to lose the nice trim features. Although not readily visible having it black would be an advantage, just so there is a shadow line. Anybody got a thought on what product I could use ¦¦ not easy to spray as the stepped sliver trim would not be easy to mask. Thinking there may be something I could apply with artist brush or cotton bud ¦¦ any suggestions.? |
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Protecting aluminium edge
On 05/08/2020 07:42, Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote:
Hmm the problem of course is that the ally will already be oxidised a bit where its open to the air. That would mean it would need to be some kind of etch primer but on such a small area and trying to make it invisible, one might ask is it worth it? I guess any paint layer is better than none at all, how about some kind of dope as used on models, if it keyed into the existing surfaces. Car paint even. Brian I have smooth Hammerite - but response from Hammerite is that you cannot use 'standard' Hammerite product the 'Direct to Rust' tins ..... it is only for Ferrous metals. It would have to be 'Direct to Galvanised' prodcut, and not worth buying an expensive tin. I have some 'Plasti-coat' flat black, I'll try that. |
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