The current types of metal that may be galvanized include steel and iron. They are usually galvanized with zinc. This protects against corrosion and adds robustness to the metal.
The base metal is iron - the active metal is zinc (galvanized)
Dog pee is very corrosive, even to galvanized sheet metal. Dog pee will take the zinc coating right off of your sheet metal. It should be painted to avoid this.
Mild soap and water is used to clean galvanized sheet metal. Using an abrasive cloth that will not scratch the metal can be used for dirtier areas. Larger areas can be cleaned with a soft brush and car washing soap.
can minor scratches be removed from galvanized metal
If you sand the galvanized coating off the steel, it should be able to be etched in mordant. The galvanizing is there to protect the metal from chemical interaction.
Galvanized Sheet Metal
no
silver
galvanized metal is a silvery gray colour which also has a pattern on it.
Spangle
By the color
Yes
The base metal is iron - the active metal is zinc (galvanized)
The main types are wrough iron, aluminum and steel. For aluminum or steel furniture, look for metal that is stainless, galvanized or powder-coated. Cast iron has been replaced now by wrought iron for patio furniture.
In galvanized steel, a thin coating of zinc is used to protect it from rust or corrosion.
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