[R-390] anodize or not

[Scott Bauer]

 Jay and group. I want to thank everybody for the needed help. I always 
get Alondine and Anodize
mixed up.

 Regards, Scott

Jay Rusgrove wrote:
> Scott
>
> 'Gold' or 'yellow' alodine is still done by many plating shops. Alodine is often done as a prep
> before painting so let them know it's not going to be painted and you want it to look as uniform as
> possible.  For best results either orbital sand with 220 grit or bead blast down to bare aluminum to
> obtain a uniform pattern.
>
> There is also 'gold' colored anodize. Stay away from that since anodizing is not electrically
> conductive.  If you're lucky you'll find a shop that won't stick it to you too hard on a small lot.
>
> Jay W1VD
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Scott Bauer" <odyslim at comcast.net>
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> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:28 PM
> Subject: [R-390] anodize or not
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>> Can one purchase anodize to re-finish side panels in a spray can?
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>>  Thanks
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