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
>
href="http://mail.cswebmail.com/jump/http://europa363.versadev.com";>http://e
uropa363.versadev.com
> > The Europa Club website is at <<a
>
href="http://mail.cswebmail.com/jump/http://www.europaclub.org.uk>">http://w
ww.europaclub.org.uk>;
> >
> > The Europa Club website is at <<a
>
href="http://mail.cswebmail.com/jump/http://www.europaclub.org.uk>">http://w
ww.europaclub.org.uk>;
>
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