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Cast aluminum finish
I am restoring cast aluminum valve covers on an old Corvette. How do I restore the "newly cast" look? i.e the light color, porous finish. I'm not looking for a coating or sandblasting. I'm looking for maybe an acid or ?
Tom Wander
- Austin, Texas USA
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