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Need a pewter color finish for aluminum punch panels

I am using aluminum flashing to make tin punch panels for my cabinets. I am wanting to know if there is a way to make the aluminum have a gray/pewter color type finish. I really don't want the shiny finish.

Judy McBee
hobbyist - Richmond, Missouri USA
April 21, 2009

Rub 'n Buff Sampler

on eBay or

Amazon

(affil links)

Ideally you should use real tin, Judy. But failing that, you might try a wax rub ([on eBay or Amazon] ) on the aluminum. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
April , 2009

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