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Posted: 1/24/2006 11:20:38 AM EDT
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I think so, but annodizing gives the DuraCoat, GunKote, and Moly Resin a good surface to bond to. If you aren't going to, you may want to make sure you sand blast it to rough it up a bit. I was thinking about getting one, but bead blasting it and just leaving it bead blasted.
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Posted: 1/24/2006 12:45:29 PM EDT
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You need to anodize it.
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Posted: 1/24/2006 12:49:09 PM EDT
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+1
Anodizing is a chemical conversion process that makes the outside layer much, much harder than the raw aluminum is. |
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Posted: 1/24/2006 12:51:05 PM EDT
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That is what I was afraid of. There appears to be no way to do it cheaply.
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Posted: 1/24/2006 1:21:05 PM EDT
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If you have a battery charger and a couple of plastic buckets you can do it yourself. It would only cost about $10 for the battery acid. |
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Posted: 1/24/2006 2:51:39 PM EDT
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Tannery Shop
Tannery Shop did anodizing, but by the looks of the website, they farm it out now, and it looks a tad more expensive. I had five upper receivers done for $100 + shipping a bit ago. Now US Anodizing is listed and at $40 per. Looks like I got in at the right time. |
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Posted: 1/24/2006 3:29:35 PM EDT
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www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize.html
Just keep scrolling down and reading. This site is excellent. You can do the basic anodizing with just a battery charger and some battery acid (sulfuric acid). You can color it black, buy the stuff from Jim, or spray it with Norrell's. |
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Posted: 1/25/2006 1:40:06 PM EDT
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It is still Victor that does the anodizing, he just got a new website. |
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Posted: 1/25/2006 2:22:36 PM EDT
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Good to know. He does great work. Still a bit more pricey, but maybe bulk gets you a break. |
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Posted: 1/25/2006 2:27:04 PM EDT
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+2 anodizing DOES make the aluminum surface harder - this is important. i wouldn't skip this part of the process. if you want it painted, camo'd, or anodized in other colors, IM me and i can send you a list of stuff. superior sends units out for all kinds or colors of anodization and kat kamo will fix you up in a jiffy with a epoxied finish. you've got options. septic tank 
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Posted: 1/25/2006 6:52:51 PM EDT
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Anybody know where to get sulfuric acid (battery wholesalers are all that Ive seen mentioned which is ambiguous) for anodizing?
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Posted: 1/25/2006 7:19:42 PM EDT
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Good site with lots of info. I have been deciding to send mine out or try it at home. |
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Posted: 1/25/2006 7:29:05 PM EDT
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Any auto parts store should have it. Just call around. |
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Posted: 1/27/2006 5:47:09 AM EDT
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i've got a pallet of old batteries i'd really like to be rid of... the commute from TN might be a bitch though...  seriously, i don't know if an old car battery would have the concentration you need. but if it could be used, you can find plenty of them around. septic tank
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