Author Topic: clear powder over polished surfaces (Read 2864 times)

jcs003 · « **on:** October 23, 2013, 08:44:45 AM »

how does it look to have a clear powder over a polished surface?

is it hazy?

will it maintain a polished look over time?

anyone have pics of it done.

thanks

john

Pumashine · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:20:14 AM »

I put clear paint over chrome on my axle. It loses the shine. A good example to test is putting a chrome part in a ziploc plastic bag. You will see for yourself. You can just lay plastic over a chrome pipe for the same effect. I'm am not talking about saran wrap though, PC is much thicker.

etccb · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:51:43 AM »

I have seen clear anodizing of polished alum parts done in midget-sprint dirt track racing years ago. Held up very well and looked good. Not quite the same but very good.

jcs003 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2013, 11:32:56 AM »

Quote from: etccb;15531

I have seen clear anodizing of polished alum parts done in midget-sprint dirt track racing years ago. Held up very well and looked good. Not quite the same but very good.

that is another option. i need to learn some about anodizing. thanks.

john

etccb · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2013, 12:17:12 PM »

I also remember a stronger Hard Annodizing but it was a grey color. Maybe they have a Hard Clear now days? I don't know any more about it then that. It sure made the polished parts finish last, was easy to clean and maintainance free like paint etc.

Langbolt · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2013, 12:31:44 PM »

Anyone ever tried SHARKHIDE

I saw it on TV and it looked like it works really good!

http://www.eastwood.com/sharkhide-aluminum-protectant-quart.html?SRCCODE=GA130110&device=c&matchtype=e&network=g&creative=31015454940&gclid=CJH6hMOwrboCFQyg4Aodn1MAxw

Pumashine · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2013, 02:26:19 PM »

Quote from: Langbolt;15547

http://www.eastwood.com/sharkhide-aluminum-protectant-quart.html?SRCCODE=GA130110&device=c&matchtype=e&network=g&creative=31015454940&gclid=CJH6hMOwrboCFQyg4Aodn1MAxw

I will try it if you buy me a quart. LOL!!!! Looks spendy

jcs003 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2013, 05:00:19 PM »

Quote from: Langbolt;15547

Anyone ever tried SHARKHIDE

I saw it on TV and it looked like it works really good!

http://www.eastwood.com/sharkhide-aluminum-protectant-quart.html?SRCCODE=GA130110&device=c&matchtype=e&network=g&creative=31015454940&gclid=CJH6hMOwrboCFQyg4Aodn1MAxw

doesnt have the best reviews.

john

jfwyatt1 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2013, 08:32:39 PM »

i work at a body shop where we did powdercoating up till recently and from what i saw over the years was that clear powder over polished parts ended up dull looking regular automotive clear will hold a high gloss but you have to use a special light acid wash (cant remember off the top of head what its called) to etch it enough for it to adhere good the auto clear does have a slight yellow look to it in the right light tho. i have seen anodized stuff that looks good after some pretty rough treatment and it would be way more durable than auto clear i just dont have any personel experience with it. hope this helps.

Langbolt · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:29:19 PM »

Quote from: Pumashine;15549

I will try it if you buy me a quart. LOL!!!! Looks spendy

LOL...Sure Tony....I thought for sure you'd have tried this stuff.

This is where I saw it - Two Guys Garage....see link

http://www.sharkhide.com/

broken1 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2013, 10:28:23 PM »

I don't know much about anodizing but doesn't the aluminum get etched from the anodizing process & wouldn't that dull it slightly?