redfishsc
Member
I have some metal pens in the works that I want to finish. There are a couple that are all-metal and can be powdercoated clear.
However, there will be a couple that will either incorporate wood or acrylic/PR pieces and will not be a candidate for powdercoat--- it'll burn or melt.
What is the recommended finish for brightly polished metal such as aluminum, brass, copper? I know some folks (like instrument makers) use lacquer on brass, but it always flakes off.
I've thought about using the DuraCoat that Grizzly sells, but $25 for a 4oz jar plus another $10 for the hardener seems a bit off. I also thought about a clear epoxy but I'm not sure if the tabletop resin, or even West System 105 would bond to brightly polished metal.
Any suggestions for spray-applications that don't involve high heat?
However, there will be a couple that will either incorporate wood or acrylic/PR pieces and will not be a candidate for powdercoat--- it'll burn or melt.
What is the recommended finish for brightly polished metal such as aluminum, brass, copper? I know some folks (like instrument makers) use lacquer on brass, but it always flakes off.
I've thought about using the DuraCoat that Grizzly sells, but $25 for a 4oz jar plus another $10 for the hardener seems a bit off. I also thought about a clear epoxy but I'm not sure if the tabletop resin, or even West System 105 would bond to brightly polished metal.
Any suggestions for spray-applications that don't involve high heat?