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VFighteR
24-03-2010, 09:17 AM
as per the heading - is there an easy way to take of the colored finish of anodised alloy parts? Thanks
Seifer
24-03-2010, 09:34 AM
Oven cleaner.
That'll strip the annodising tho.
VFighteR
24-03-2010, 10:10 AM
really? Thats what I want to do - get the color off! which brand of oven cleaner?
DiscoDan
24-03-2010, 11:11 AM
bear in mind it will also strip the anticorrisive coating, depending on the part you may want to coat it or spray it with clear
Seifer
24-03-2010, 11:51 AM
Thats what I was getting at.
Follow the instructions for how to polish a frame on the homepage of this site.
Any oven cleaner should do. Dont leave it on till it dries however.
sharky
24-03-2010, 12:20 PM
You need caustic soda mate...but be warned only leave bits in for a short amount of time...a lot less than you think or it will pit the ali.
Best is for about 1 minute at a time, take it out and rinse...don't just chuck it in and leave it over night....
Gsxar
24-03-2010, 12:22 PM
Same, I used a mild mix of caustic soda & water - only took a few minutes, keep a close eye on it
VFighteR
24-03-2010, 12:42 PM
i have hydrochloric acid at home (use it when I run out of Johnny Red) can I use that?
Tony OW31
24-03-2010, 03:47 PM
quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

as per the heading - is there an easy way to take of the colored finish of anodised alloy parts? Thanks

sometimes the dishwasher works, depending on the sealer used.
VFighteR
24-03-2010, 05:07 PM
fuck me! - I had my doubts but they have been proven wrong!

Hit it with some Mr Muscle oven cleaner, a quick polish with autosol and voila!!

Happy happy happy - no more blue bits

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1269442111.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1269475647.jpg


Hope it works as well on the real parts

Thanks for the tip fellas