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From: bobc@hplsla.UUCP (bobc)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Splotchy aluminum parts!
Message-ID: <19500001@hplsla.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 11-Sep-86 11:16:00 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep 11 11:16:00 1986
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Nf-From: hplsla!bobc    Sep 11 08:16:00 1986


I've found that most of the aluminum parts have some form of clear laquer
over them.  Small holes in the finish allow corrosion to occur underneath
the coating.  My soloution, after trying several cleaners and polishes was
to remove the laquer, polish the metal, and then apply wax.

						Bob Cutler
						Hewlett Packard
						Lake Stevens, WA