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Steve Boetto
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 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:56 am Post subject: Anodizing Aluminum |
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Has anyone played around with anodizing their own aluminum parts?
I have been doing research on type II home anodize.
Steve
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:32 am Post subject: Anodizing Aluminum |
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Steve,
I did not do my own, but had a local shop do a ton of it for two differant planes I built.
Check local listings, you might be surprised how affordable it is.
Denny Rowe
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject: Anodizing Aluminum |
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Steve:
Do not know about home anodizing. However, have used the alodine process quite a bit. It is easy, works well, and lasts a long time. A gallon is cheap and will last me a life time.
john h
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I have been doing research on type II home anodize.
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Richard Pike
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:21 pm Post subject: Anodizing Aluminum |
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What do the results look like? I know what anodizing looks like, what does alodine look like? How does it compare?
Richard PIke
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: Anodizing Aluminum |
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Hi Richard:
I'll see if I can find a photo of some of my alodined stuff. I did the 3/8" aluminum angle engine mounts with gold alodine. Also the rudder trim tab. I also use clear. I think there are other colors available.
To process, I use a phosphoric acid bath, clear water rinse, followed by a few seconds in the alodine. Does not take long. Too long and the aluminum will really get dark, using the gold. Clear should not pose a problem. No need to dry after rinsing phosphoric acid off.
Results are good. For engine mounts, it protects the aluminum and unlike primer and paint, do not have to worry about the fasteners loosening up because engine vibration eats into the paint.
john h
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