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Removing anodizing
I have some hardware that I want to remove the old anodizing (sp?) off of. How do you remove old anodizing?
muriatic acid (Hydrochloric Acid)!Originally Posted by hotrod56cars
You've gotta watch it though. It'll turn the aluminum into a puddle. And your clearances will also be thrown off, holes will be bigger and part will be smaller.
They also have some commercially available removers out there, but I can't remember what they are, I've got a few of them bookmarked, so I'll put them up later.
Last edited by HawaiianJet; 05-01-2008 at 08:16 AM.
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I haven't tried it, but I've heard that EZOFF oven cleaner works.muriatic acid (Hydrochloric Acid)!
They also have some commercially available removers out there, but I can't remember what they are, I've got a few of them bookmarked, so I'll put them up later.
I hit one on the wire wheel (bench grinder) last night. The wheel was too aggressive and left pits.
Last edited by Squirtcha?; 05-01-2008 at 08:26 AM.
Aircraft Paint Remover. Works great, spray it on let it sit for a min, and wash it off. Make sure you clear the parts after you strip them or they will tarnish.
I agree with this. Muriatic acid is playing with fire..
Oven cleaner works just fine. Spray it on and let it set for a minute or two. Rinse off. Might take a couple application and a soft sponge and/or toothbrush can be useful.
Yes it works , I did a bunch of parts for my bike with that stuff . Use the original one (smelly) not the new (no fume) one, and dont let it dry on the parts. It worked great on the bike parts.
Yes it works , I did a bunch of parts for my bike with that stuff . Use the original one (smelly) not the new (no fume) one, and dont let it dry on the parts. It worked great on the bike parts.
believe or not boat bling transom cleaner takes it of and so does there bilge cleaner
EZ-Off and a wire brush. Let it soak.
Race
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy a gallon of Greased Lightening. Mix it 50/50 with water and watch the ano disappear. no scrubbing required.
ez-off will take / bleach the color out of the anodize, but the surface will still be anodized. this is fine if you are going to polish the parts. if your looking to re-anodize them be careful. you cannot anodize over an anodic coating, so make sure the original anodize has been thoroughly stripped off.
The parts are not going to be reanodized, they'll be polished. Thanks for all of the reply's.
Rod, I have a small anodizing line and trust me, the Greased Lightning works great and does remove the anodize. Cheap too. I got it at Lowe's.The parts are not going to be reanodized, they'll be polished. Thanks for all of the reply's.
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