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Old 06-12-2012, 07:57 PM
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does anyone know if they make a powder coat that looks like polished aluminum. I tried looking online and couldn't really find a definate answer.
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Old 06-12-2012, 08:50 PM
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I would call around...but polished aluminum..has a mirror finish..like chrome
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They have an "almost chrome" powder coat. It's more of a flat bright silver, but matches polished aluminum that hasnt been polished often pretty well.
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don't forget than most chrome or bright sliver need a clear powder coat on top of the first coat and will dull the finish.
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thanks for the info.
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