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Yacht Builder needs to fix scratches in anodized pipe

We use 2" anodized pipe and high polished anodized pipe to build supports for our hardtops. We end up with major and minor scratches on our product from a fast pace manufacturing environment. Is there any way to repair scratches on this sensative material?

Jim McLaughlin
Yacht Builder - Mays Landing, New Jersey
2004

No practical method that I am aware of that a person that can afford a yacht would accept. There are ways to protect the pipe as soon as it arrives in your shop. Paper wrap will do for some initial shop work. Foam like pool noodles or the stuff that they put around hot water pipes will work wonders at ding prevention. Not expensive, easy on and easy off.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
2004

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Yup, I agree with James... an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Marc Green
anodizer - Boise, Idaho
2004

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