: Removing Anodizing from Aluminum
RockRover 10-23-2002, 09:32 AM Okay...I knew I shouldn't have gotten the red anodized bead-lock rings from TR, but I let my ego get in front of me and got them anyway...And, as I knew they would, the anodizing has fadded to pink and looks like shieat.
I've heard from a couple of guy's that Easy-Off oven cleaner will strip the anodizing right off...Is this true? If not I guess I'll spend an hour or two with some 400 grit and a orbital...But that still leaves the pink hew in the cut-outs...Any other suggestions?
--D
DemoMike 10-23-2002, 09:34 AM Easy-Off oven cleaner will strip the anodizing right off
Yes, its true.
40_Bones 10-23-2002, 09:36 AM Yep
Wear gloves.
Mustard Dog 10-23-2002, 09:38 AM Castrol Super Clean doesn't like anodizing either;)
geargrinder 10-23-2002, 09:42 AM A lye (oven cleaner) solution will take off the anodization. Here is a link that shows the removal process and how to anodize it any other color you want.
www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize.html
RockRover 10-23-2002, 10:17 AM Originally posted by geargrinder
A lye (oven cleaner) solution will take off the anodization. Here is a link that shows the removal process and how to anodize it any other color you want.
www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize.html
Awesome link GG! Thanks man.
--D
geargrinder 10-23-2002, 10:28 AM If you re-anodize them your self take some pics of the process. It would make a great Pirate write-up.
4Bangler 10-23-2002, 12:16 PM Anybody got a tub big enough to anodize my buddies aluminum CJ-7 body? Now that would be the ultimate in bling-bling'n, word up.
redrangie 10-23-2002, 12:54 PM I can't believe that no one has given you shiat for admitting that you have PINK bead locks on a Rover!
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RockRover 10-23-2002, 02:09 PM Hee hee hee...No one has seen her yet...First run will be at midnight in the rain... :flipoff2:
geargrinder 10-23-2002, 02:49 PM You should re-anodize for the protection. Just leave out the color.
RockRover 10-23-2002, 03:01 PM What kind of protection are you talking about? I understand (now) of how the surface is hardened when anodized, but at .006 worth of hardending, 4000lbs rig, and a sharp rock...What's the diff? Or are you talking about oxidation? If that's the case I'm considering a shot of clear once they're clean.
--D
geargrinder 10-23-2002, 05:40 PM Just the surface hardening. Should help avoid the little nicks and scratches. I do understand that it won't prevent rock rash. I guess anything is better than pink.
SCOTTS_4X 10-23-2002, 05:53 PM anodizing is just artificial oxidization. the good thing is it won't discolor like what will happen if you leave it bare.
-scott
Old Scout 10-23-2002, 06:04 PM I keep a fleet of 200 trailers like this clean.
http://www.vihn.net/pictures/TrailerAds/100076963_1.jpg
Let me know when you want the right acid cleaner to keep your Bling Bling wheels clean!
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Toddy 10-23-2002, 06:33 PM Another option might be to have them glass beaded. At work we had a big wet glass beader and it would make alum kinda gray looking, more of a darker color them raw alum. That think would take out litle scrathes and stuff but you had to clear coat it to keep it from getting dirty from the pitting. Just another aption for ya if above doest work.
Todd
ItsaCJ6 10-23-2002, 07:33 PM Damn old Scout that is as shiny as a Milk truck what ya'll hauling
Old Scout 10-23-2002, 08:11 PM Originally posted by ItsaCJ6
Damn old Scout that is as shiny as a Milk truck what ya'll hauling
I sell chemicals for a living. My customer hauls sugar and salt.
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