I tried a belt sander and it embeds small aluminum flakes in the metal and i get a rippling effect in the grain.
How to brush aluminum sheeting.
If there is a clear coat on your aluminum you will have to scrub all the way through it and continue scrubbing until the surface of your aluminum achieves the brushed appearance you are looking.
In this video mark shows you how to achieve a brushed metal affect on your aluminum fan shroud using only wd 40 and a scotch brite pad.
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I want a straight line deep grain to be anodized.
Fasten your aluminium work piece.
While readily available and commonly used aluminum is a difficult material to process as it poses a unique set of challenges particularly when it comes to grinding.
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Start brushing in one direction.
Keep brushing direction as straight as possible.
Select direction in which you want your finish to be.