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bigtyme1
02-07-2009, 08:34 PM
Whats the best clear to use over Aluminum? Power Coat is not an option.
J2SpeedandCustom
02-08-2009, 08:43 AM
We use our powder coater he has a clear ceramic that is a "no bake" it air drys and is ALOT stronger than clear.
Musclerodz
02-08-2009, 06:34 PM
What are you trying to protect?
bigtyme1
02-08-2009, 07:13 PM
What are you trying to protect?

Some billett stuff, one I install I'll never be able to get to it to polish it.
E.rodz
02-08-2009, 07:40 PM
your going to be really going to be happy you posted this before you did this. i have tried this many times with no success. it will look good for weeks then it starts to turn white under the clear, then it eventually all turns white. i have heard eastwood sells clear for polished intakes but i have never used it.powder coating definitly works. if someone knows what works well for this I would be intrested in knowing this also.but do not use your normal clear automotive paint or in a spray can. good luck
BBC69Camaro
02-08-2009, 08:02 PM
Bought Eastwood's Powder Coating kit and some clear just for this. It just came in the mail, so not sure of the results yet, but I am hopeful.
Musclerodz
02-08-2009, 08:25 PM
Some billett stuff, one I install I'll never be able to get to it to polish it.
What about chrome powder coat? It looks like polished aluminum (not mirror) and will not haze down the road.
Cread01
02-08-2009, 11:20 PM
I have never done this but I have been wondering about doing clear anodizing on it. The Trim on my camaro is polished anodized aluminum. seems like if it holds up there it should hold up good.

Just a thought
Musclerodz
02-08-2009, 11:25 PM
I have never done this but I have been wondering about doing clear anodizing on it. The Trim on my camaro is polished anodized aluminum. seems like if it holds up there it should hold up good.

Just a thoughtoriginal trim was stainless.
camaro2nv
02-09-2009, 09:57 AM
Ive cleared over it with no problems.
VP23271
02-09-2009, 12:09 PM
A similar question came up recently about brushed parts that a forum member wanted to clear over top. Maybe the info will help. My reply was post #6.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18888&highlight=powder
MODO Innovations
02-09-2009, 12:44 PM
The steps that need to be taken before anodizing might be harsh on polished surfaces.
camaro2nv
02-09-2009, 01:06 PM
Heres a table I did.