FuryRebuild
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| posted on 7/7/12 at 10:51 AM |
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anodising a duratec
So, if i was to have my duratec soda blasted to make it all shiny, I'd need to protect the results from rapid oxidation. One option is a clear
lacquer spray, but another that dawned on me was having it anodised.
Does anyone know if it causes major issues? To quote wikipedia: "Aluminium alloys are anodized to increase corrosion resistance, to increase
surface hardness, and to allow dyeing (coloring), improved lubrication, or improved adhesion. The anodic layer is non-conductive.[3]".
I know I have steel liners in the block, so they would need protecting, or taking out. Because the process increases the oxide layer, I'd need
to be sure that mating surfaces were also protected. All this protection means lots of cost issues I expect, so clear lacquer may be the way.
Has anyone done this?
When all you have is a hammer, everything around you is a nail.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 7/7/12 at 11:07 AM |
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I think the processes of anodising adds/removes material to the surface, so would mess up all the clearances.
Would look cool, but given that no-one else does it I would guess it means its a no go.
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carlknight1982
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| posted on 7/7/12 at 11:07 AM |
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Powder coat it silver? or that chrome effect powdercoat?
Logic will get you from a A to B
Imagination will take you everywhere.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 7/7/12 at 11:07 AM |
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The alloys used for casting usually aren't very compatible with the anodising process.
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omega0684
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| posted on 7/7/12 at 04:40 PM |
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why don't you just paint it?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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