What are cast plaques?

Cast plaques are long-lasting metal panels used for signage, dedications, trail markers, memorials and works of art. This type of plaque is created by pouring molten metal into a mold. Cast plaques are created with raised dimensional letters, a background texture, colored background and border of your choice.

How do you clean aluminum plaque?

To clean metal plaques made of aluminum, choose a day that is mild and warm. It is very difficult to clean a piece of aluminum that is hot to the touch or freezing cold. Start by removing dust and detritus and then wiping the material with warm soapy water. Rinse frequently to note your progress.

What is a metal plaques?

Cast plaques are created by pouring molten metal into a mold. Once the metal cools, it solidifies into a solid plaque. Cast plaques typically have raised lettering and graphics which protrude from the plaque by about 3/32″, which is more substantial than raised areas on an etched plaque.

How do you cast plaques?

Cast plaques are created using liquid, molten metal. Bronze is the most popular metal used at our studio. The metal is poured into a mold and cooled to create a solid plaque. Cast plaques typically have raised lettering and graphics, a raised border and a recessed background with a subtle background texture.

Does vinegar clean aluminum?

Vinegar is an effective resource to clean aluminum. Mix one part white vinegar to one part water to create an acidic solution. The solution can then be used in different ways depending on the object being cleaned. To clean and shine an exterior, dip a cloth into the mixture and scrub the object clean.

How are plaques made?

How do you restore cast aluminum?

Boil the cast aluminum item in a solution of cream of tartar and water.

  1. Boil the solution on medium high heat for 15 minutes. Then, remove the solution and let the item cool.
  2. You can follow up by scrubbing the item, if necessary. Scrubbing any residue will be much easier thanks to the acidity in the cream of tartar.

Can you polish cast aluminum?

You can use a tub vibratory or vibratory finishing machine to polish automotive aluminum die-cast parts. For a better shine, you should use less abrasive media. Some automotive parts that need to be polished are pistons, enclosures, wheels, pistons, and other aluminum cast parts.