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Clear coating required for cast aluminum decorative tableware

We produce cast aluminum decorative tableware and hand wash basins for bathrooms in Cape Town, South Africa, and are looking for a clear durable coating that protects the surface of the aluminum from water and finger marks. Can anyone offer advice please?

Rory ParkRoss
North's Garden Furniture (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2005

I would suggest a powdercoat, chrome plate, or a baked on glaze of some sort (think of a pottery glaze).

Any of these will work, but their durability is going to change depending on quality of application and brands you have available.

Marc Banks
Blacksmith - Shiloh, North Carolina
2005

Try Everbrite [a finishing.com supporting advertiser] coating - something best on that planet,if we can believe to producer. Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2005

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