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What does everyone use to protect aluminum skin?

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:50 pm
by Airspeed
I want to put some type of protectant on my 3003 aluminum skin and am curious what you guys use? I have seen some suggest "Sharkhide",but has anyone tried it?
I have used "Mothers" polish on other projects but nothing as big as a tear and nothing exposed to the weather.
I asked the manufacturer of my aluminum about clearcoats and they said it is a very bad idea on 3003 aluminum as it will not stick even with special primers or acids,I checked with my paint supplier and they confirmed that,so I want to use some type of protectant,even if I have to use it several times a year.
So, Can anyone suggest a product that they have used? My aluminum has a brushed finish and I want to keep that look.
Thanks for any suggestions!!! Aaron

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:17 am
by halfdome, Danny
I'm in the process of removing deep scratches in my mill finish aluminum. If your skins are in primo condition you could try Terminator Polymer Sealant. I may use it myself when I get to that point of my project.
Here's the website where you can get it. Look around there as they have lots of information on cleaning and protecting aluminum. :D Danny

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