What to use to make the aluminum black (touch-up)

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What to use to make the aluminum black (touch-up)

Posted: 9/26/2005 6:23:41 PM EDT

I had to file the sides of the upper lug to fit into the lower of same brand to fit right. What product is the best to cover and finish the exposed metal? The color is black.

Posted: 9/26/2005 6:24:37 PM EDT

[#1]

Dont they sell AlumaBlack or something like that at Brownell's?

eta: try this stuff link

Posted: 9/26/2005 6:26:42 PM EDT

[#2]

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I had to file the sides of the upper lug to fit into the lower of same brand to fit right. What product is the best to cover and finish the exposed metal? The color is black.

Leave it alone, or use some AlumaHyde or Norell's or something. AlumaBlack is temporary at best, and usually comes out looking crappy.

Posted: 9/26/2005 6:55:35 PM EDT

[#3]

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Alumihyde is a spray-on paint, looks pretty good. They also have some bake-on stuff and I think some with teflon.

For a little part, youll have plenty left, but clean out the nozzle upside down and it will still be good for future touch-up.

Posted: 9/26/2005 7:03:43 PM EDT

[#4]

I've used Sharpie pens or Magick Markers, but whatever.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What to use to make the aluminum black (touch-up)

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