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01-26-2002, 08:16 PM
Does anyone know how to anodize aluminum or metal parts in here or anywhere else? I want to get my rims anodized red.
CBW
01-28-2002, 11:13 PM
ANODIZING IS DONE BY A CHEMICAL PROCESS IN WHICH CRYSTALS ARE GROWN OUT OF THE ALUMINUM ITSELF AND A DYE IS ADDED FOR THE COLOR, AND THEN A SEALER IS APPLIED. BY GOING THROUGH THE ANODIZING PROCESS THE ALUMINUM IS MADE HARD AS STEEL, WHY DO YOU THINK THE HINSON CLUTCH BASKET IS SO GOOD. IT IS A TYPE OF HARD ANODIZING.


YOU CAN BUY A 2.5 GALLON ANODIZING KIT FOR ABOUT $300.00 FROM HOBBYPLATING.COM, OR A 5 GALLON KIT FOR $475 AND DO MORE THAN JUST YOUR RIMS.
"BLAHH"300!!
01-28-2002, 11:42 PM
i know your new and i'm not flamin here but......
...could you lower your caps next time,,,,??
CBW
02-02-2002, 02:53 PM
no problem...................didn't even think about it!:)
Adams44
02-02-2002, 10:35 PM
I had my wheels anodized by a large company last year and the finish was very shiny. Had them done last week at a small place to save some money and they cam out DULL. I am so dissapointed. I complained and they said they don't do "Bright" Anadizing. Of course I never specified to the last place or even new there was a difference.

Careful where you go, make sure they show you a good sample of the work.
02-03-2002, 12:18 AM
Ahhh.... see.... didn't know that! Thanks Adams44:)
"BLAHH"300!!
02-03-2002, 05:33 AM
the way you discried the process..sounds kinda like what happens to cheese when it's left out on the counter for too long
oldnumberseven
02-04-2002, 10:29 PM
Buck, There is a great place here in L.A.. They are called Accurate Anodizing. They do a great job and their prices are very reasonable. You can reach them at 310.637.0349

They did some side case covers, bumpers, six pack racks....on and on and on. I have been very pleased with their work.

Hope this helps, Chris:devil
02-05-2002, 12:20 PM
Thanks oldnumberseven..... I'll be calling them today. I got ahold of place in Tracy, Ca and their a drive away but he quoted me for 4rims around 50.00 per rim. ****, if the guy in L.A. has got good prices and turnaround i'll ship them to him for sure.
CBW
02-06-2002, 04:38 PM
yeah you can get that special cheesy type but it costs more:blah