Scratches on Alumunium Front Panel

[LinuxGuru]

Hi !

Is it possible to make scratches on aluminium front panel less visible? I understand that it is not possible to get rid of them completely, but at least somehow make them less "eye-scratchy"?

Thanks in advance.

[Chazb11]

My experience has taught me "leave them alone, it only gets worse!"

[steerpike2]

I have had some success filling deep ones with silver paint intended for plastc models (made by Humbrol) There are about 6 different "shades" of silver available, and blending them gets you just about any match.
It requires a very fine brush, steady hand, and a magnifier.
At least if you make a mess, it's easy to wipe it clean & start again.

[kydog]

My experience has taught me "leave them alone, it only gets worse!"

I second that:yes: It may be hard to resist not working on it, But you will be super mad if get's worse:nono:

[dew042]

Hi !

Is it possible to make scratches on aluminium front panel less visible? I understand that it is not possible to get rid of them completely, but at least somehow make them less "eye-scratchy"?

Thanks in advance.

I suggest standing further away from the equipement, it'll blend right in.

Seriously, I would leave it alone.

dew

[bolly]

IF the faceplate is stamped/engraved and not silkscreened, it can be sanded IF the scratches aren't too deep then the stamp/engraving filled in. There was a fellow posted a thread documenting his success here... about a year ago.

[day67]

Be very careful. Some are actually anodized
aluminum and you can "burn" right thru with even light pressure. What's the face plate from?

[hellhound94]

If you quit looking at the scratches, eventually they will go away all by themselves, kind've like a parking lot ding on your car door.

[bolly]

CHECK OUT this guys work!! http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71699 :yikes: