No, I just left it plain aluminium. That way if you scratch it, a quick
repolish restores the finish.
regards,
Mike.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Subject: Re: Aluminium as a reflector
> Mike,
>
> Thanks for the tip. Did you spay it with clear varnish after? If so what
> sort, is it durable ?
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Parkin" <mikenjulie.parkin@btopenworld.com>
> Subject: Re: Aluminium as a reflector
>
>
> > It is possible to get first class results by polishing the aluminium
> > handles. I bought a cheap polishing and buffing kit; It came with two
> > wheels that fit in an electric drill and blocks of brown and blue
> polishing
> > soaps.
> > The result is excellent.
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message --
> > From: <clevelee@cswebmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: Aluminium as a reflector
> >
> >
> > > Richard,
> > >
> > > I had my door latch handles (aluminum) chrome plated. They turned out
> > > beautifully. Not every plater can do it. Look for a plating company
> that
> > > services custom cars.
> > >
> > > Cleve Lee
> > > A198 Mono XS Jabiru 3300
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Paul,
> > > >
> > > > I was looking at a similar solution for an anchor light for a yacht
> > recently
> > > > and came across a company making led clusters. Don't know if they do
> > > > anything suitable but you can find their web site at
> > www.deepcreekdesign.com
> > > >
> > > > Richard Iddon G-RIXS
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
> > > > Subject: Alumuniun as a reflector
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > This is a little off topic, but I thought I would throw it out to
the
> > group.
> > > > In an attempt to reduce the night time power load on my Europa I am
> > going to
> > > > try and use high intensity LED's as my wing tip lights. One of the
> > products
> > > > I am looking to use is a high intensity LED that mounts on a
heatsink.
> > (see
> > > > <a
> > >
> >
>
href="http://mail.cswebmail.com/jump/http://www.lumileds.com";>http://www.lum
> > ileds.com/).
> > > >
> > > > Is it possible to have aluminum anodized with a chrome like finish,
or
> > can
> > > > it be polished and some type of clear coat put on top? I'd
appreciate
> > some
> > > > input from folks a little more knowledgeable on this subject than
me.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Paul - <a
> > >
> >
>
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> > uropa363.versadev.com
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