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Old 12-07-2013, 01:50 PM
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Default Re: Tumbling Parts -reskinning ALUMINUM

Eddie,
If you are trying to replicate diecast (valve covers) appearance it is different than the pour castings.

Here is the original thread I posted... 8 years ago WOW time flies!
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...ish#Post127121

But here are what the aluminum parts look like after having the green sand removed using steel shot at the foundry.

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