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by brentdavidson1
Tue Aug 03, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Cleaning up aluminum skin
Replies: 5
Views: 8818

Re: Cleaning up aluminum skin

Great info! I'll search around the forum for more posts on it. Thanks!
by brentdavidson1
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Cleaning up aluminum skin
Replies: 5
Views: 8818

Re: Cleaning up aluminum skin

Thanks for the acetone tip! Will try that first. A paint shop suggested very very diluted acid wash but several applications n rinsings. Good point on rivet heads for acid wash or polish. Bob you've used that Everbrite protectant yes? Everbrite's website says to remove it (if say one wanted to paint...
by brentdavidson1
Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Cleaning up aluminum skin
Replies: 5
Views: 8818

Cleaning up aluminum skin

Hi all, I've found a few threads on full mirror polishing, but are there any recommendations for removing factory printing on aluminum skin and simply buffing it to a matte but decent/consistent looking finish? There's acid wash like alumiprep that seems too aggressive, even tho a local plane paint ...