2.5driver, and others, I read in one of the rc mags about cleaning product called "Greased Lightning" that was actually very easy to use to remove ano from alum. parts. The person writing the article left the parts they were de-anodizing for about 40 minutes in the cleaner, then washed and wiped them off (there was a residue left). I recall him stating that the silver color was consistent of the parts but he decided to use Mother's polish to really make them shine. Just my 2 cents. It is what I am going to try on some of my parts, when the time comes.