How to keep polished aluminum

[jesper moreau]

Its not actually the petroleum products  but rather the fact typical sprays
allow the metal to revieve air which = oxidation. the best preservation
method is a clear powder coat.

On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 12:11 AM, Dave Yentema <yentemad at rider.edu> wrote:

> Eastwood makes a clear coat thing called diamond clear, I use it on all of
> my restoration projects and have had great success with it. it holds up
> real
> well under heat, gasoline, brake fluid, etc...
>
> -Dave
>
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>
>
> >
> >
> > Is it better for me to leave the polished aluminum intake manifold
> without
> > a coating, or
> > clear laquer/metal flake finish for protection.
> >
> > I do not have the time to get into anodizing or special coatings unless
> > one is available
> > off the shelf from FLAPS, etc.
> >
> > Manifold is the RS2 with PORSCHE engraving.
> >
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Jesper Moreau

'95.5 URs6 Avant mit go fast gizmos
'92 tornado redish S4 (wifes ride)
'91 200 20v - 300hp - parting
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