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« Reply #135 on: May 29, 2015, 11:54:57 AM »
Do you know what gauge metal they used?
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« Reply #136 on: May 29, 2015, 12:21:10 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on May 29, 2015, 11:54:57 AM
Do you know what gauge metal they used?
I'm not sure off hand. I will see if i can measure it tommorrow.
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« Reply #137 on: May 29, 2015, 12:53:07 PM »
Quote from: itsamonster on May 29, 2015, 12:21:10 PM
I'm not sure off hand. I will see if i can measure it tommorrow.
Only reason I ask is if the file marks and sand scratches are minor and the metal thick enough it can be finished to allow for a natural aluminum finish. Clear would eliminate polishing.
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« Reply #138 on: May 29, 2015, 01:27:34 PM »
... seems like they now only offer the S4RS model (not the S2R round flange type)  Huh?
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« Reply #139 on: May 29, 2015, 01:48:37 PM »
 When I recieved the ally tank for my Bimota it also had circular grind marks and such. I went over it with a random orbit sander with 220 grit pads and it gave it a really nice frosted look. I have the first coat of clear on it so I'm not finished yet, but it works very nicely!
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« Reply #140 on: May 29, 2015, 01:54:04 PM »
Quote from: SpikeC on May 29, 2015, 01:48:37 PM
When I recieved the ally tank for my Bimota it also had circular grind marks and such. I went over it with a random orbit sander with 220 grit pads and it gave it a really nice frosted look. I have the first coat of clear on it so I'm not finished yet, but it works very nicely!
Someone familiar with metal finishing can do just about anything with a tank like that.
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« Reply #141 on: May 29, 2015, 02:56:48 PM »
Hi Ducpainter, i am a car painter by trade. If i do keep it ally finish, i would clearcoat it to stop grease marks etc.
Have you a recomendation for a clear best suited to bare ally?
I use HS Nexa ( PPG) at work.
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« Reply #142 on: May 29, 2015, 05:45:55 PM »
Quote from: itsamonster on May 29, 2015, 02:56:48 PM
Hi Ducpainter, i am a car painter by trade. If i do keep it ally finish, i would clearcoat it to stop grease marks etc.
Have you a recomendation for a clear best suited to bare ally?
I use HS Nexa ( PPG) at work.
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Your NEXA clear is fine. It's all about the surface treatment.

Aluminum needs an acid etch. There are materials around that won't discolor any level of aluminum finish. There are also materials that will.

I bet NEXA (PPG) has both.
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« Reply #143 on: May 30, 2015, 02:01:05 AM »
Ok thanks. I'll look into it. Probably something similar is used on diamond cut alloy wheels. Cool
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« Reply #144 on: May 30, 2015, 09:16:53 AM »
 I'm using a finish by POR-15, it's a 2 part finish and the kit they sent me has a spray bottle of pre-finish. It is working quite well!
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