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Old 06-01-2015, 01:35 PM   #1
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Finishing raw edges on patches
I have searched various ways, and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to finish the raw edges on the aluminum before I put them back up. Do I sand them? Insight would be great. Thanks!!!
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First we filed them with a fine metal file then took the rough edge off with a pnuematic air tool & "scotchbrite-like" disc attachement. Something like these:

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Worked great!

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