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Posted: 9/19/2015 12:59:12 AM EDT
For my first attempt at anodizing I used Rit Pearl Grey as my dye. Obviously not the best of choice. For my next attempt I will use a quality dye.
I am happy that other than dye issues the process went well.  |
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Posted: 9/19/2015 2:39:03 AM EDT
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Hey, that's the way to learn! Fail until you succeed!
When you do come up with a good recipe and process for "Colt Grey," be sure to share the detailed info! Looks like it would actually be a pretty interesting effort. |
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Posted: 9/19/2015 2:52:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey, that's the way to learn! Fail until you succeed! When you do come up with a good recipe and process for "Colt Grey," be sure to share the detailed info! Looks like it would actually be a pretty interesting effort. Thanks, I will. I did some research on the rit dye I used and many people were complaining it turned their clothes .etc purple, so I think I'll get better results with a quality dye. I'll just need to time it right so that it doesn't get too dark. |
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Posted: 9/19/2015 7:25:14 AM EDT
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On the HKpro forums people would add green to black to prevent purple on the plastic guns
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Posted: 9/19/2015 7:38:52 AM EDT
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im somebob hes looking for purple parts lol.
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Posted: 9/19/2015 7:46:16 AM EDT
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Ah, Bushmaster purple!
Nailed it! 
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Posted: 9/19/2015 7:48:35 AM EDT
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Ah, Bushmaster purple! Nailed it! that's right my bush upper it purple |
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Posted: 9/19/2015 8:30:47 AM EDT
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If you wouldn't mind please post pictures of your anodizing setup. I've got more than 6 80% lowers that I want to do.
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Posted: 9/19/2015 9:53:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you wouldn't mind please post pictures of your anodizing setup. I've got more than 6 80% lowers that I want to do. When I say my first attempt of colt grey, what I really mean is my first attempt at anodizing lol. $50 Power Supply Ebay Glass Vases from Dollar Store Battery Acid from Autozone Lab thermometer Hydrometer Hot Plate Solid Lead Wire  |
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Posted: 9/19/2015 3:40:52 PM EDT
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Just seeing the setup makes me really want to try this!
Where did you find your basic info, and (aside from the color), what's been the biggest challenge so far? |
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Posted: 9/19/2015 3:54:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just seeing the setup makes me really want to try this! Where did you find your basic info, and (aside from the color), what's been the biggest challenge so far? http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/how-anodize-aluminum-76789.html |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 8:07:14 AM EDT
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I ended up with just the result I desired. It's pretty tough too, I took a wire brush too it and all it seemed to do was polish it a little. I shouldn't have any trouble getting a darker look if I desire, but I wanted this to have faded look to match the receivers. After I anodize the delta ring and buffer tube I'll post a complete build thread.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 8:37:28 AM EDT
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Looks good!
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Posted: 9/25/2015 10:51:10 AM EDT
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Awesome! More pics when you can please!
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Posted: 9/25/2015 11:35:32 AM EDT
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I think your on to something. Nice job, looks great !
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Posted: 9/25/2015 11:41:22 AM EDT
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What dye did you end up using
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Posted: 9/25/2015 1:44:24 PM EDT
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Take my money please!
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Posted: 9/25/2015 6:23:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What dye did you end up using Caswell NLN Grey |
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