Anodizing your own parts?

[cwbashaw]

I've found lots of articles on how to anodize aluminum, and it looks easy.
Has anyone tried it? Is it worth the time and effort?

I'm thinking about anodizing the rear end of my Echo lite frame...

[sputnik]

It's very inexpensive to have someone else do it for you. Call around and get some quotes before you strat buying chemicals. . .

[WhiteRavenKS]

if you can get in on a big batch of other shit getting ano'ed... yeah- it's cheap. and better than blowing up your kitchen.

[sputnik]

I just got a quote for black ano on 100 parts, they were 1.5" discs, 1/4" thick. 0.65$ each. Common colors (IE ask them) will be easy. . .

[john trials]

If there is already a coating on the frame (clear anodize, clear paint, etc.), you have to have that stripped before anodizing.

[cwbashaw]

If there is already a coating on the frame (clear anodize, clear paint, etc.), you have to have that stripped before anodizing.

I believe it is just polished, but they say it's easy to clean and prep with caustic soda.

[cwbashaw]

the color I want is like the brown chainring in this pic

http://www.kinkbmx.com/products/sprockets/soundSprocket/main.html

[sputnik]

Very nice, but it may be expensive since it's likely not that common.
You can powder coat at home on the cheap . . .
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?keyword=powder+coat
Just need to get someone to bake it. Weyman perhaps? He likes to bake. . .

[cwbashaw]

Does anyone know where to get anodizing done in Maryland?

[rocpyro]

www.google.com (http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/www.google.com)

[Bryan]

make me some drugs while you're at it

[bklmrkt91]

my school has kilns for the pottery etc. those would work if i were to want to start powdercoating on my own right? does powdercoating require you to strip the frame of all of its paint/finish?

[sputnik]

Yes, powdercoating requires bare metal. The frame gets an electrical charge that helps the powder cling to it, so if there's a clear coat, you have to remove it. Powder coating bake temperatures are pretty low, aroung 400 f, so any oven big enough will likely have the ability to get that hot. For small parts a toaster oven will do fine. . .

[smudge]

http://www.thomasnet.com/maryland/anodizing-1790179-1.html

[cwbashaw]

http://www.thomasnet.com/maryland/anodizing-1790179-1.html

Thanks

I'll call around when I'm ready to do this. I'll probably wait until winter so i don;t miss any good riding days.

[trialsin usa]

Thanks

I'll call around when I'm ready to do this. I'll probably wait until winter so i don;t miss any good riding days.

Snow 4 out of the last 5 days.... I would suggest it is still winter!....f'n Buffalo.........

[unipa]

my school has kilns for the pottery etc. those would work if i were to want to start powdercoating on my own right? does powdercoating require you to strip the frame of all of its paint/finish?

most likely no. unless your kilns are electric

[smudge]

my school has kilns for the pottery etc. those would work if i were to want to start powdercoating on my own right? does powdercoating require you to strip the frame of all of its paint/finish?

Take pictures when you pull it back out er...scoop it out with a ladle. :wiggle:

[AgrAde]

pottery kiln 1700+F
powder bake ~ 390F

:)

[bklmrkt91]

lol ok maybe i wont do that haha