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Polishing galvanized pipe as decorative columns

2004

I am attempting to polish 6" galvanized culvert pipes as decorative columns and am hoping to achieve a chrome like finish that will be low maintenance. I have tried used Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and am happy with results so far except that the pitted areas retain the black oxidation.

Any suggestions for a better way to get a chrome like finish and a lacquer that will protect it?

Shannon Redden
artist - Lawrenceburg, KY, US

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