[Healeys] Finish for Aluminum Cockpit Surround

[Michael Salter]

Powder coating works well BUT I  have found that it doesn't wear well with
marks and discolouration occurring particularly on the driver's door after
a while.
Have also heard that suntan lotion discolours the finish very quickly.

M

On Fri., Nov. 4, 2022, 8:52 p.m. 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 aluminum
> Re-anodizing
> Powder 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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