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Covering scratches and blemishes in Clear Anodizing

We received some clear anodized frame with minor scratches and blemishes. Is there a product available to take care of this aesthetic issue?

Thank you!

John Roberts
installer - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 30, 2009

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"Chromating - Anodizing - Hardcoating"
by Robert Probert

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Hi, John. As long as there is no duplicity involved, use an indelible marker pen in a gray or silver color, as matches best. This isn't a joke; anodizing shops do it.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
March 13, 2010

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