[DeTomaso] Clear Coating Aluminum?

[BobFluty at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/2/2007 11:53:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  
Tborcich at msn.com writes:

What is  the best way to clear coat freshly bead blasted  aluminum?


I had the a couple of polished aluminum parts clear powder coated years  ago, 
but experienced some "lifting" of the coating over time.  I  currently have 
several polished aluminum pieces that I've sprayed with Eastwood  "Diamond 
Clear - gloss clear for bare metal surfaces."  The first  part I sprayed was one 
of the motor mounts - I buffed them both and  then sprayed one of them, so I 
could have a before and after comparison.   The finished went on smoothly and 
looks nice...it did take a little of the  shine out of the part, but I actually 
like the slightly subdued  appearance.  I've sprayed several other parts and 
they all turned out nice,  but these parts have never been out of the garage 
:-(  
 
I can't vouch for how they will withstand real use, but I plan on spraying  
several other small parts.  My gearbox is polished, but I really hadn't  
considered spraying it with the Eastwood product.  Eastwood claims:  finish is  fuel 
resistant, heat resistant to 350°F and  non-yellowing.  Here is the link to 
the Eastwood site for the clear finish:  
_http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=415&itemType=PRODUCT_ 
(http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=415&itemType=PRODUCT) 
 
Good luck!
 
Bob



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