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When purchasing an aluminum scuba tank, be aware that the pretty paint on it might not last. Some theories hold that paint may encourage corrosion of your tanks.
Yellow is a popular choice for tanks, but it seems to chip and flake with repeated dips in saltwater. Some divers don't mind the chipped paint. It is like a badge of the rugged outdoor experience of diving..
In the long run, divers may be better off with brushed aluminum coatings, which are "shot blast" or textured to a dull gray color. No paint is used.
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