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[GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298198]

Sun, 27 March 2016 21:37

BobDunahugh

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The bath floor is 1/4 inch brushed aluminum. The walls up 30 inches from the floor is 1/8th inch. Thinking of putting a urethane finish on the aluminum to stop oxidation, and scratches. Maybe a clear outdoor floor urethane. Scratches on the urethane can be taken care of. Bob Dunahugh
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298200 is a reply to message #298198]

Sun, 27 March 2016 21:40

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Hard to make coatings stick permanently to aluminum. Do your homework.

On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 9:37 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:

> The bath floor is 1/4 inch brushed aluminum. The walls up 30 inches from
> the floor is 1/8th inch. Thinking of putting a urethane finish on the
> aluminum to stop oxidation, and scratches. Maybe a clear outdoor floor
> urethane. Scratches on the urethane can be taken care of. Bob Dunahugh
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298202 is a reply to message #298198]

Sun, 27 March 2016 22:17

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Sharkhide.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Eastwood/352/11983ZP/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710576106&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=230006180003463195&cadevice=m&gclid=CMq 3hPW04ssCFQeraQodZz8FZg

http://www.sharkhide.com/

Never used it myself. But remember ordering some up for someone at work to protect thier pontoon.

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298786 is a reply to message #298198]

Thu, 07 April 2016 15:57

GMC.LES

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How about a clear powdercoat?

You might also consider Glisten PC clearcoat, sold by POR15.

I've seen examples of both applied to aluminum parts and was impressed by the scratch resistance and overall durability that they both offer. The powdercoat wasn't as glossy, but the film thickness was higher.

Les Burt
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> On Mar 27, 2016, at 10:37 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
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> The bath floor is 1/4 inch brushed aluminum. The walls up 30 inches from the floor is 1/8th inch. Thinking of putting a urethane finish on the aluminum to stop oxidation, and scratches. Maybe a clear outdoor floor urethane. Scratches on the urethane can be taken care of. Bob Dunahugh
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298787 is a reply to message #298198]

Thu, 07 April 2016 16:10

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Never heard of Sharkhide. Gets good reviews on Amazon, though. Might work on wheels!
http://amzn.to/1RSPPFX

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298790 is a reply to message #298787]

Thu, 07 April 2016 16:34

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rcjordan I've never used Sharkhide but based on their website literature, it's a pretty harsh chemical that strips the aluminum down to new metal. I would be leery of what it would do to the wheels' clear-coat. The Glisten PC clearcoat system by POR15 looks promising though.

It might fill in and protect where the wheels are pitted.
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298793 is a reply to message #298198]

Thu, 07 April 2016 19:36

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From what i remember, sharkhide would be for bare aluminum protection. Indont think inwould use it on aluminum that has been clear coated.

For bobs function i would think it would be the item to help keep the bare aluminum protected.

I bought it for a coworker that had restored his pontoon. Inasked him today, and he thinks it worked well, but his pontoon is stored indoors in the winter.

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298802 is a reply to message #298198]

Fri, 08 April 2016 03:55

Chris Tyler

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Is the Brushed aluminum bare, coated, anodized, or corroded? Is it down already?

I have not had good luck with clear powder coat on polished aluminum on bikes. Always seems to corrode underneath, and the bath is a pretty wet environment.

the outdoor floor coating tends to yellow. I would think automotive urathane paint would work much better if you use some vinigar to etch it a bit. However, its not something you want to spray in an enclosed , non ventilated area.

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298810 is a reply to message #298198]

Fri, 08 April 2016 10:25

BobDunahugh

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For the walls. Oxidation is the main issue. And water spotting. So the Shark skin might be the best. Maybe? The floor has that, plus abrasion. Then throw in that you don't want it too slick. Maybe a flat automotive urethane. That could always be recoated. But will it peel up? Or a flat clear urethane exterior porch, and floor. Interesting issues . For that matter. This whole project has been full of unusual issues. And many have been help on this site. Thanks to all.Bob

Original post.The bath floor is 1/4 inch brushed aluminum. The walls up 30 inches from the floor is 1/8th inch. Thinking of putting a urethane finish on the aluminum to stop oxidation, and scratches. Maybe a clear outdoor floor urethane. Scratches on the urethane can be taken care of. Bob Dunahugh
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298815 is a reply to message #298810]

Fri, 08 April 2016 16:13

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Found the answer to my dilemma. A company here in Cedar Rapids does clear ceramic coatings. May have them do the walls also. Going out to talk about it Monday.Bob Dunahugh

For the walls. Oxidation is the main issue. And water spotting. So the Shark skin might be the best. Maybe? The floor has that, plus abrasion. Then throw in that you don't want it too slick. Maybe a flat automotive urethane. That could always be recoated. But will it peel up? Or a flat clear urethane exterior porch, and floor. Interesting issues . For that matter. This whole project has been full of unusual issues. And many have been help on this site. Thanks to all.Bob
Original post.The bath floor is 1/4 inch brushed aluminum. The walls up 30 inches from the floor is 1/8th inch. Thinking of putting a urethane finish on the aluminum to stop oxidation, and scratches. Maybe a clear outdoor floor urethane. Scratches on the urethane can be taken care of. Bob Dunahugh
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298818 is a reply to message #298815]

Fri, 08 April 2016 17:40

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Cool. Let us knoow how it goes.

BobDunahugh wrote on Fri, 08 April 2016 14:13

Found the answer to my dilemma. A company here in Cedar Rapids does clear ceramic coatings. May have them do the walls also. Going out to talk about it Monday.Bob Dunahugh

For the walls. Oxidation is the main issue. And water spotting. So the Shark skin might be the best. Maybe? The floor has that, plus abrasion. Then throw in that you don't want it too slick. Maybe a flat automotive urethane. That could always be recoated. But will it peel up? Or a flat clear urethane exterior porch, and floor. Interesting issues . For that matter. This whole project has been full of unusual issues. And many have been help on this site. Thanks to all.Bob
Original post.The bath floor is 1/4 inch brushed aluminum. The walls up 30 inches from the floor is 1/8th inch. Thinking of putting a urethane finish on the aluminum to stop oxidation, and scratches. Maybe a clear outdoor floor urethane. Scratches on the urethane can be taken care of. Bob Dunahugh
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Protecting brushed aluminum. [message #298819 is a reply to message #298810]

Fri, 08 April 2016 17:43

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Since shower floors typically see a fair amount of abrasives carried in on your feet( or on wheel chair wheels) I doubt you will find a maintenance free coating that will keep your aluminum floor looking like new. Best scenario will likely have you frequently cleaning and buffing the surface of whatever coating you use. Once scratched up, how do you go about fixing it?

My thoughts are that you might be best to perform frequent cleaning of the uncoated aluminum, then an application of automotive wax to the bare aluminum floor to keep it shiny and clean. To protect it from the abrasives, consider laying a fitted sheet of clear Lexan on the floor. It can be lifted to do a thorough cleaning, and can be replaced once it becomes too scratched up. Lexan won't shatter or crack, so the end result should last a good while. Once scratched beyond your liking, toss it and install a new sheet of Lexan.

For the walls, since they don't see the abrasive traffic, a shiny urethane coating would likely work well.

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