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wayne1956 Telling the difference... 07-12-2012, 05:02 PM

Bear I know how, Zink starts with... 07-12-2012, 07:30 PM

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KeyCityRecycling Ask your yard if they buy... 07-13-2012, 08:08 AM

freonjoe My yard checks with a file. ... 07-13-2012, 06:40 AM

wayne1956 Thanks, I will try filing... 07-13-2012, 04:02 PM

newattitude Usually the die cast (zinc)... 07-13-2012, 07:12 PM

happyscraper The yard I bring my cast... 07-13-2012, 09:26 PM

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Thanks, I will try filing again and double check the shades.

Originally Posted by freonjoe

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

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