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Oxidizing Aluminum Mystifies Amateur

I'm building a contemporary modern home with aluminum angle and flat sheets for my garage doors and deck fascia. How can I keep the aluminum from oxidizing and tarnishing.David

David Bibee
hobby - Nashville, Tennessee, USA
May 20, 2009

Hi, David. The aluminum must be anodized or clear-coated or both.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
May 20, 2009

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