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ducpainter

#135
May 29, 2015, 12:54:57 PM
Do you know what gauge metal they used?
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itsamonster

#136
May 29, 2015, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 29, 2015, 12:54:57 PM
Do you know what gauge metal they used?
I'm not sure off hand. I will see if i can measure it tommorrow.

ducpainter

#137
May 29, 2015, 01:53:07 PM
Quote from: itsamonster on May 29, 2015, 01:21:10 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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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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stopintime

#138
May 29, 2015, 02:27:34 PM
... seems like they now only offer the S4RS model (not the S2R round flange type)  ???
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SpikeC

#139
May 29, 2015, 02:48:37 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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ducpainter

#140
May 29, 2015, 02:54:04 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on May 29, 2015, 02:48:37 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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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


itsamonster

#141
May 29, 2015, 03:56:48 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.
Cheers.

ducpainter

#142
May 29, 2015, 06:45:55 PM
Quote from: itsamonster on May 29, 2015, 03:56:48 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.
Cheers.
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.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


itsamonster

#143
May 30, 2015, 03:01:05 AM
Ok thanks. I'll look into it. Probably something similar is used on diamond cut alloy wheels. 8)

SpikeC

#144
May 30, 2015, 10:16:53 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!
Spike Cornelius
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   2009 M1100S Assorted blingy odds and ends(now gone)
2008 Bimota DB5R  woo-Hoo!
   1965 T100SC
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