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Old 04-26-2016, 08:58 AM
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Made these last night and very quickly buffed them on a HF buffer. Is there a way of sealing polish on 3003? It seems if i look at them wrong they scratch and dull. They will be sides to a center console in my truck so they'll see a little bit of wear over time. I'm mostly a steel guy, so this is my first real bout with alloy
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Old 04-26-2016, 10:09 AM
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Steve, if you want to really see it shine go to the grocery store and buy a box of corn starch and with a lint free cloth rub the corn starch on the surface. Caution, put on sun glasses before you start.
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Old 04-26-2016, 10:19 AM
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Made these last night and very quickly buffed them on a HF buffer. Is there a way of sealing polish on 3003? It seems if i look at them wrong they scratch and dull. They will be sides to a center console in my truck so they'll see a little bit of wear over time. I'm mostly a steel guy, so this is my first real bout with alloy
Because it is a soft alloy Steve, it will need constant attention when in use. sigh.
I can only suggest clear anodize.
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