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cleaning an anodized aluminum mast?
It is possible to re-anodize, but it must be completely dissassembled and
all aluminum parts to be done must be sanded, repaired, brushed or polished as the case may be. Any blemishes will really show, so surface prep is important. The cost will be dependent on the size, as this process is accomplished in a vat of chemicals. Steve "bligh" wrote in message ... It's a gold colored matt finish. I think it's called anodizing but has a faded stripe pattern of wear I'd like to restore if it's possible. It's horizontal and all the way up the mast. Thanks for any info you may have. |
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Steve Lusardi wrote:
It is possible to re-anodize, but it must be completely dissassembled and all aluminum parts to be done must be sanded, repaired, brushed or polished as the case may be. Any blemishes will really show, so surface prep is important. The cost will be dependent on the size, as this process is accomplished in a vat of chemicals. Steve "bligh" wrote in message .. . It's a gold colored matt finish. I think it's called anodizing but has a faded stripe pattern of wear I'd like to restore if it's possible. It's horizontal and all the way up the mast. Thanks for any info you may ha ------------------------- there is an aluminum filled moisture cured urethane paint available that will almost make it look like a new galvanized mast and very durable (albeit not the gold anodized you currently have). paul oman |
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Paul Oman wrote:
Steve Lusardi wrote: It is possible to re-anodize, but it must be completely dissassembled and all aluminum parts to be done must be sanded, repaired, brushed or polished as the case may be. Any blemishes will really show, so surface prep is important. The cost will be dependent on the size, as this process is accomplished in a vat of chemicals. Steve "bligh" wrote in message . .. It's a gold colored matt finish. I think it's called anodizing but has a faded stripe pattern of wear I'd like to restore if it's possible. It's horizontal and all the way up the mast. Thanks for any info you may ha ------------------------- there is an aluminum filled moisture cured urethane paint available that will almost make it look like a new galvanized mast and very durable (albeit not the gold anodized you currently have). paul oman What is it? -- jose |
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