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Clear coating Aluminum: Oil based vs Water based?

I've been told: To avoid having your aluminum yellow over time, make sure you use a water based (clear). True or false?
And can I just go to a local hardware store and buy one of these spray can clears?

Norman Marolt
hobbyist - lakeline village, Ohio
February 4, 2010

Try Everbrite [a finishing.com supporting advertiser] clearcoat!Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Zagreb,Croatia
February 6, 2010

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