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Polished Aluminum Enclosure Finishing

Started by Bio77, August 10, 2018, 03:52:47 AM

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Bio77

Hi All,

I just received in the mail today a polished aluminum enclosure from Small Bear.  I wasn't expecting it to look so nice!  It looks like a mirror. 

I plan on applying a clear waterslide decal for the graphics.  I normally finish my enclosures with a few coats of water based Polycrylic (Minwax), but I'm worried it will dull the finish.  Does anyone have advice?

stringsthings

If the bottom is polished, you could use it for testing purposes.
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Bio77


gordo

That was my concern when I got one was applying a decal and clear coat without buggering up the cool finish.  I never figured it out and used it for a simple build with no artwork.  Would be perfect for a laser etch but ironically the laser would have a bitch of a time because of the reflection.  A CNC/mill would be a cool option but all of the above are stupid expensive...
Gordy Power
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