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Telling the difference between zinc and aluminum

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  1. 07-13-2012, 06:40 AM #1
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    My yard checks with a file. They say zinc is a duller gray, aluminum is more white.

  2. 07-13-2012, 04:02 PM #2
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    Thanks, I will try filing again and double check the shades.

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    My yard checks with a file. They say zinc is a duller gray, aluminum is more white.
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