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Re: Calling UV - Formica Question

Posted By: Jerry Gomber
Date: Monday, 6 February 2006, at 9:18 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Calling UV - Formica Question (jay jay soares)

JayJay,
Aluminum is an "active" metal. It will begin to oxidize immediately if the bare metal is exposed to air. I don't think you can sand without removing the anodizing. Even buffing is iffy.
Bare aluminum turns a dull gray when it oxidizes. If left alone, it will stay that way. Of course, the presence of salt water will create that wonderful white oxide and cause the pitting that we all hate! Once you get the aluminum bare, your only recourse is to coat it with something...a two part paint over a good base of primer is the best choice. Lots of work but the results are real good.
Jerry

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Calling UV - Formica Question
Paul J -- Thursday, 2 February 2006, at 4:42 p.m.

Re: Calling UV - Formica Question
Vic Roy -- Thursday, 2 February 2006, at 5:04 p.m.

Re: Calling UV - Formica Question
Paul J -- Thursday, 2 February 2006, at 6:23 p.m.

Re: Calling UV - Formica Question
JP Miller -- Friday, 3 February 2006, at 8:18 a.m.

Re: Calling UV - Formica Question
Vic Roy -- Friday, 3 February 2006, at 9:01 a.m.

Re: Calling UV - Formica Question
jay jay soares -- Sunday, 5 February 2006, at 12:40 p.m.

Re: Calling UV - Formica Question
Jerry Gomber -- Monday, 6 February 2006, at 9:18 a.m.