[sdiy] aluminum panel finish types

[David G. Dixon]

Danjel,

Raw aluminum is worthless, especially 5052.  You can almost scratch it with
your fingernail!  However, a couple of quick sprays with something like
Varathane Diamond Clear Wood Finish, and it's scratch-proof (and takes on a
much nicer hue than the raw metal).

David G. Dixon
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:synth-diy-
> bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Danjel van Tijn
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:40 AM
> To: synthdiy DIY
> Subject: [sdiy] aluminum panel finish types
> 
> If I had a 5052 aluminum panel professionally cut, what are some
> finishing options I should consider (other than asking for deburring).
> 
> Somewhere like Front Panel Express offers the option to anodize but I
> was wondering what else is typical to do?
> 
> For example, is a doepfer panel simply raw aluminum or has it been
> coated or treated with something?
> 
> cheers,
> Danjel
> 
> 
> Danjel van Tijn
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