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Old 03-06-2019, 09:19 PM
Hemi
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Hey to all,

As some might know from another thread my C925 Aluminium tube has a large dose of Corrosion, covering the inside of the tube.

Ive deconstructed the entire OTA, to leave just the Alu tube. I sanded it and have painted it with a flat black anti corrosion spray (2 coats).

It really is flat matt black, far darker than the original. However it is ever so slightly rough and fine black dust sheds with a light touch/brush. Ive washed it thoroughly and now it takes a fairly pressured finger, but there is still some black paint dust.

I agree any sealer will just gloss it up. This Black 2.0 or 3.0 doesn't seem to be the answer either. Protostar (a US company) does this Flock board which springs to shape of the tube without adhesive etc. Might be better for some applications. Especially in hot humid climates where the adhesive of flocking material doesn't last.

Cheers

Hemi
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