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Can aluminum be chromed?
Hello, I'm thinking about making some deck furniture out of wood with an aluminum because its light weight. Can aluminum be chromed, or is it cheaper to get it powder coated?
Myles Micallef
student, hobbyist, - Melbourne, Victoria , Australia
2005
Yes and yes.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005
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