Anodizing, anyone do it?

[Guest]

Got a call for someone looking for anodizing on some aluminum parts. Do any of you have deal with this or have someone who does? Let me know and I'll pass the contact info along. Thanks!

[BeeBob]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

I don't, but you can do flat blue and red ano "powder". PBTP is suppose to be coming out with a bunch more ano colors. They look the best over chrome or polished.

[Guest]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

I don't, but you can do flat blue and red ano "powder". PBTP is suppose to be coming out with a bunch more ano colors. They look the best over chrome or polished.

I have samples of these powders and they look great. I'm not sure what they guy is looking for, it was a short phone call so I didn't get details on color. Maybe I'll give him a call back and find out. Thanks!

[BeeBob]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

Caswell's has ano kits, but for me that's too much work when the powdered ano looks just as good and is alot easier to do.

[JHForman]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

Caswell's has ano kits, but for me that's too much work when the powdered ano looks just as good and is alot easier to do.

I will be buying one of their anodizing kits this summer.

[Guest]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

I've had people ask me about anodizing. What exactly is the benefit of ano over powder?

[Guest]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

I have a LCD anodizing kit. I am still perfecting the technique as it has a very steep learning curve and I have very little free time to learn . It also takes some mathematical knowledge to get the current correct for the size part you are doing (the 720 rule). As far as durability goes it is no where close to powder coating but it has a very unique look. If you invest in a anodizing kit expect to pay at least $800 - $1000 for quality equipment. Be sure to get a good power supply (that means no battery chargers).

[carney725]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

i do quite a bit of anodizing. I anodize all the spoke nipples instead of pc'ing them, when done right anodizing is very durable. You can lace up a set of wheels with a reg. spoke wrench and it wont scratch the surface.

[tedsfab]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

anodizing also is imbedded into the part and makes the surface material harder . also offers corosion resistance . alot of piston manufactuers are anodizing piston skirts to make them harder and more wear resistant

[JHForman]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

Anodizing is an electric process of oxidizing aluminum that can be tinted basically you are adding corrosion to the metal.

[Guest]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

Anodizing is an electric process of oxidizing aluminum that can be tinted basically you are adding corrosion to the metal.

Yes but it is purdy corrosion.

[Guest]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

hehe

corrosion is in the eye of the beholder.

[JHForman]

Re: Anodizing, anyone do it?

I didnt say it was ugly, its a very nice uniform corrosion.