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Old December 16th 05, 04:29 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Coating aluminum


"Lou" wrote

Ok, but why alodine, why not rustolium?


Why? Two reasons.

1. Rustoleum sucks
2. If you put regular ole paint on Aluminum without prep to remove the
oxides, and promote a solid bond, you can scratch off regular paint with
your fingernail.
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Jim in NC