kristian1995 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Okay, the title pretty much says it all, how do you remove the anodize coating from aluminium upgrade part? I just cant stand that horrible purple anodize colour that ALL the upgrade RC parts seem to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo madnesss Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alfLE4vyanQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian1995 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 ah... youtube,how to's for everything, why didnt i look there, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Neat caustic soada works best, but is super quick, and fairly dangerous... So do it under responsible supervision of an adult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Here's Cabbies guide to de-anodizing. HTH Important: this MUST be done outside, and protective gloves and eye wear should be used. Here's what I used: Caustic soda. Bucket. Mixing stick. Scrubbing brush. Scotch brite pads (Homebase in the sand paper section) Gloves. Washing up liquid I first filled the bucket half way and added 500g of caustic soda (about three times the recommended amount), mix it for a minute, (don't breath the fumes) drop the item in and leave it for 30 seconds, the anodising will be gone by then. Any stubborn parts can be lightly scrubbed, stir the mixture if it looses it's strength, this is the chassis after 5 minutes. Next poor almost all the caustic soda away but leave an inch in the bucket, fill with clean water, put the item in the bucket and give it a thorougher scrubbing with a Scotch brite pad. The last step is fill a bowel with warm water and half a bottle of washing up liquid, use a warn Scotch brite pad and give it a good clean, work the pad in one direction for the best finish. Give the item one last wash with clean soapy water and dry, this took about an hour. Just finished the chassis polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian1995 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 IN 30 SECONDS! WHAT! Thats what il be doing this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 IN 30 SECONDS! WHAT! Thats what il be doing this weekend Take all the precautions as necessary, caustic soda is lethal stuff on the skin and the lungs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr1zzle Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 My spare chassis will be on the receiving end of this teatment me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG ONICS Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 never add water to caustic soda, always add caustic soda to water..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yep the three a's. Always add acid Can't wait to see the outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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