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Topic: etching alumunum

What is the best way to clean aluminum parts for powdercoating that are to thin to withstand abrasive blasting?

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DustinGebhardt

Re: etching alumunum

Phosphating is generally considered the best pretreatment for powdercoating.  It provides the mechanical bonding of abrasive blasting with cleaning superior to solvents.

-Dustin Gebhardt,
CEF
Plating Engineer
Danaher Tool Group
Gastonia, NC