Sealing
This step seals the dye in and as far as i know is optional. The sealing process stops the color from fading, but makes the coating weaker to abrasion. This is why the original world car chassis become purple after a few decades .
As far as I know, the sealing process is the critical last step that finalizes the entire process.
Anodized aluminum that is not sealed will be highly absorbent to all kinds of dirt, grease, oil and stains.
Either boiling in distilled water, or preferably, hot sealed with nickel acetate is very common. There several other sealing techniques as well.
This procedure is used to close the porous aluminum oxide layer after the anodizing step. Consequently it will seal in the dye and form a far superior finish.
Has anybody tried to ceramic-coat anodized or raw-but-polished aluminum parts yet? I have some of that automotive stuff...CQuartz, leftover from using it on my 1:1 car's wheels, which are polished, coated aluminum. That should be a pretty beneficial protective layer, I'd assume.
Coelacanth wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:49 am
Has anybody tried to ceramic-coat anodized or raw-but-polished aluminum parts yet? I have some of that automotive stuff...CQuartz, leftover from using it on my 1:1 car's wheels, which are polished, coated aluminum. That should be a pretty beneficial protective layer, I'd assume.
I have seen a few users post up high shine chassis. I'd imagine any quality automotive sealant would add some protection to the chassis. There isn't a reason why ceramic coat auto sealant wouldn't work on anodized parts.
Prep work is key to having the desired finish. If you won't a shiny piece after anodizing then polish it to a mirror finish before anodizing. Also a super fine 000 steel wool is good to help polish as well as a metal compound and never dull will work as long as the anodized surface was done correctly. This piece was polished after I anodized
Can you tell me any more?
I don't know of Dave Geitner , has he used and compared anodized samples?
I've ordered a couple of Caswell's dyes and so far haven't had any headway. Almost tried gold n.
I did look at there example of gold s, it appeared too bright and too yellow. But pics can be deceiving.
radioactivity wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2024 7:56 pm
You caught my attention.
Can you tell me any more?
I don't know of Dave Geitner , has he used and compared anodized samples?
I've ordered a couple of Caswell's dyes and so far haven't had any headway. Almost tried gold n.
I did look at there example of gold s, it appeared too bright and too yellow. But pics can be deceiving.
Chuck
For a while Dave was anodizng all sorts of vintage rc10's on facebook. He is the one who started mass anodizing aluminum screws in the correct color for rc10's.
We've had a couple divergent topics in the Things That Irritate You thread, thought it would be nice to have a place to explore those tangents without derailing an otherwise irritating thread. :lol: :lol:
Last divergence was the topic of YT...
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Aging wheels is another enjoyable channel, the guy is just too quirky and funny not to watch. :lol:
Aging Wheels is fun because Robert isn't a diehard grease monkey. He's a dweeb software programmer, that's enthusiastic about weird/electric cars,...
Just received my deanozided A stamped chassis from Ebay and I'm wondering if any of you guys know of a place that anodizes either here in Texas or abroad? I would like to stay away from powder coating if possible and have it anodized gold. Thanks in...
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He received my parts, and confirmed he's waiting until this Friday before he does the run of gold parts. Get your stuff into him fast!
Have a couple cars worth of anodizing I wanted to get done (strip and re do on some parts), is there anyone that can recommend a place that does decent work reliably at a fair price?
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Have a couple cars worth of anodizing I wanted to get done (strip and re do on some parts), is there anyone that can recommend a place that does decent work reliably at a fair price?
We use these guys...........................give them a shout.
Here are two of my cars that I anodized, first time for me. Red is a short arm with 13.5 novak and a six gear, gold has an original stealth, 17.5 reedy, worlds shocks with 12mm springs. Both are re release worlds tubs with original nose plates....
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Man, I need to pic your brain a bit more! Those results are awesome.
You know I sold you something on eBay and sent you a photo of one of these tubs stripped bare prior to anodizing awhile ago.
Does anyone have their own home anodizing setup?
How much work/mess is?
I've been looking in to this on other web sites and looks fun to try.
What are the basic items need to get started?
Thanks
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Thanks, I've looked at that site and his kit prices. That kit is what I'm looking to start with. Has anyone done this and how big of a mess is it? Can you get good parts out of these kit?
Thanks again for the help.
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Im rebuilding 2 rc10t's and want to get a chassis re-anodized. Does anyone know where i can get this done. A place that i can ship it or just try to find one here in MN that does small oreders. all input is welcome.
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Gomachv has a place near him in WA state that looks really good. I dont have that info handy right now.
I used google to locate a place local to me when I had a chassis done. Local place was pricey though.
can anyone anodize me 4 red shocks/caps. i want them in red. ill strip anodizing off and prep for anodizing. just need them colored, anyone? ill pay of course lol np
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I could anodize what you want in any color, hust ship it overseas .
For me it's not a problem, the price for 4 pieces may be 10€uros.
If I could help you, PM me !