[sdiy] aluminum panel finish types

[Danjel van Tijn]

thanks David that's a good tip! The panels I am getting cut (should be
on their way soon) will be raw so I will just need to polish them a
bit and then spray with the Varathane. I was just wondering if this is
something I could ask the manufacturer to do in the future (or
equivalent process?).


cheers,
Danjel





On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 9:39 AM, David G. Dixon <dixon at interchange.ubc.ca> wrote:
> 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).
>
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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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