Magnesium - Plating Powder Coating Buffing Anodizing

mpierich · #1 (**permalink**) 12-18-2005, 07:36 AM

I've been told that you can't really get a good brilliance on magnesium. Anybody know anything?

Also, any reliable way to tell mag from aluminum?

Thanks.

pickleboy · #2 (**permalink**) 12-18-2005, 10:54 AM

i am pretty sure that is right about the shine. as for testing if i remember you use vinager and it will fizz.

mpierich · #3 (**permalink**) 12-18-2005, 05:36 PM

OK, thanks pickle...

tavo1765 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-19-2005, 04:32 AM

you can polish magnesium and it will sign as well as any other type of metal that has been correctly polished, I do motorcycle engine covers made of mag and the trick is to glass bead it, then use a spiral sewn with white compound trying not to drag or cause too much heat.

mpierich · #5 (**permalink**) 12-19-2005, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tavo1765

you can polish magnesium and it will sign as well as any other type of metal that has been correctly polished, I do motorcycle engine covers made of mag and the trick is to glass bead it, then use a spiral sewn with white compound trying not to drag or cause too much heat.

If you say so - haven't tried any yet that I know of, but want to be ready in case.

Now, how do you tell for sure whether it is mag or aluminum? Agree with pickle?

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