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Old 05-12-2005, 11:41 PM
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Possible, what to use? Can I treat it like aluminum?
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I'd do it just like aluminum. The old magnesium wheels looked just like aluminum unless they caught fire.
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keep in mind that magnesium is softer than alum. so sanding should start with a higher grit.
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