anodizing
 

how do you get anodizing off of something?? i want to get a cvec but its purple and i hate purple stuff and i wanted to get it off. thanks

RE: anodizing
 

some people suggest oven cleaner. I've never stripped anodizing from a part before, so I can't guarantee it works, but that is what I think. You could use the search tool to find some threads on this subject, as there have been many before.

RE: anodizing
 

I use a glass bead machine. I know most do have one but most automotive machine shops do and if they are worth a toot they will not charge you much to blast it.

RE: anodizing
 

thanks

RE: anodizing
 

Hi,

If tolerances is not a matter, do it with oven cleaner. Must wear gloves and googles for safety.

Regards

Joaquim

RE: anodizing
 

im not sure if you can actually "remove" the purple, since the anodizing process kinda dyes the aluminium with acid and colour, you might be able to, but ive never tried it, why dont you just re-anodize it black?

RE: anodizing
 

Oven cleaner definitely works, but is a nasty nasty way to do it.

Use a product called 'Greased Lightening" cleaner/degreaser. It has no noxious fumes and won't burn your skin off and melt your corneas! Is it a liquid, and you can use the extra for more removal later, or to keep your shop area clean.

Soak for 10-15 mins and monitor the piece. It could take longer, but you will be left with bare aluminum and you can then polish it with Alum polish found in any auto parts store/section.