[Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

[Ray Juncal]

 Harold  Take them to your local metal polishing shop. They can probably make them look great, unless there are some really deep gouges. I would leave them unfinished and just give them an occasional polishing with something like "Met-all" polish. It is an aircraft product that has something in it that keeps the oxidation at bay for quite a while. I think McManus Carr or Aircraft Spruce will send you some. A small can will last for ever.
Ray



    On Friday, November 4, 2022 at 06:01:12 PM PDT, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:  
 
 Hello,
What is the recommended finish for the aluminum cockpit surround? The original anodizing wasn't in good shape and has been stripped and the aluminum has lots of scratches and nicks from over the years. These are the finishes I was considering:Bare polished aluminumRe-anodizingPowder coating the same colour as anodizing
I was leaning towards powder coating as it may be the best at hiding nicks and scratches.
Thanks... Harold
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