Does anyone do anodising?

Just wondered if anyone here had got any parts anodised, how much it had cost them and if they were pleased with the results? Thinking about getting some bits done, cheers.

oven cleaner, DIY its pretty easy take a few hours to do it well

oven cleaner, DIY its pretty easy take a few hours to do it well

Rubbish failure of an answer. :)

Just wondered if anyone here had got any parts anodised, how much it had cost them and if they were pleased with the results? Thinking about getting some bits done, cheers.

First thing to check, are all the parts aluminium ?

You can do it at home although the chemicals involved are a little treacherous (and you need a car battery).

Google: 'anodise metal finishers'

There are loads of them around.

what colour VU? I'd be in for anodised black.

Tried it using this method(http://astro.neutral.org/anodise.shtml) on an old seat post with materials from school.
Failed as i had a lack of the correct stuff and ended up improvising.

just say NO to home anodising, kids.

@fred - was thinking about black but it probably wouldn't be until after Christmas now, maybe if enough people are interested I could find out if it would be cheaper to do a small run?

I will not being doing this at home, I still have a future.

In case anyone else is interested I've contacted about 5 different places all asking for a quote to anodise 1 pair of handlebars in black. So far I've had 2 replies, one stating that the minimum order is £175, hmmm, the other saying they do small orders but minimum cost is £50 excluding VAT and delivery...

oven cleaner, DIY its pretty easy take a few hours to do it well

try loosening the strap on your left leg and unclipping before the lights

mansfield anodisers (in mansfield) have a bood rep - i know people have used them a lot for bmx parts

if you need to strip anodising then, yes oven cleaner works

mansfield anodisers (in mansfield) have a bood rep - i know people have used them a lot for bmx parts

if you need to strip anodising then, yes oven cleaner works

Just called them and they said £50 minimum. I tried suggesting that if a number of people had parts they wanted done in the same colour they could do a few parts for £50 and this would reduce the cost for those people, they didn't like that idea and said it would complicate things!

So, £50 minimum so far to get some handlebars anodised in black, wtf?!

powder coat then?? :(

powder coat then?? :(

Might have to be...

i've been tempted for a long time to try this at work. i have access to all the bits, power supply, acid etc, the only thing i need is some lead.

i've been tempted for a long time to try this at work. i have access to all the bits, power supply, acid etc, the only thing i need is some lead.

Dale, if I get hold of some lead (you'd have to tell me how much you need) can I tempt you...?

Dylon clothing dye is the stuff that gives it colour (according to the web).

Hmm . . . i have a frame i am about to whip off to Aromourtex for a matt blacking . . . would be interested in getting it anodised mat black though if it were A: Possible and B: £50 . . .

Is it doable, if so i might go in with you?

Dale, if I get hold of some lead (you'd have to tell me how much you need) can I tempt you...?

Dylon clothing dye is the stuff that gives it colour (according to the web).
same website, i've read a few times!

try custom colour anodising (CCA)

sorry no link at the mo

@dogs - let me know if you fancy having a go

@vv - the place that was recommended didn't want to know about people grouping stuff unfortunately. Also finish would depend on your frame, I've read it doesn't take too well to welds sometimes...

This sis the guide i used
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page 119 onwards,

@dogs - let me know if you fancy having a go

@vv - the place that was recommended didn't want to know about people grouping stuff unfortunately. Also finish would depend on your frame, I've read it doesn't take too well to welds sometimes...

Cool, will prob stick with powdercoating then

How did you get on with anodising??

How did you get on with anodising??

It made him mad.

Anyone interested in anodising some parts??? Am thinking about giving it a go...