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Re: Aluminium as a reflector

Subject: Re: Aluminium as a reflector
From: Paul McAllister <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 21:26:05
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,
> > >
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