Building oxide layer on aluminum?

theAnonymous1 · 21st October 2011, 06:17 PM

Is there an easy way to build up the oxide layer on aluminum?

I have some matte brushed aluminum parts that get handled a lot and eventually start to turn dark grey in spots. I was thinking maybe if I could intentionally oxidize the parts I wouldn't have to redo the finish so often.

Maybe boiling the parts in (water + ?) .

DF96 · 21st October 2011, 07:25 PM

Anodising?

woody · 21st October 2011, 07:32 PM

Yes do a google for anodising . I will give you a hint what is an anode?

madtecchy · 21st October 2011, 07:34 PM

Hi Anon.

You may find the answer here

Anodising Aluminium

Regards Ian

21st October 2011, 06:17 PM	#1
theAnonymous1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anonymityville	Building oxide layer on aluminum? Is there an easy way to build up the oxide layer on aluminum? I have some matte brushed aluminum parts that get handled a lot and eventually start to turn dark grey in spots. I was thinking maybe if I could intentionally oxidize the parts I wouldn't have to redo the finish so often. Maybe boiling the parts in (water + ?) . __________________ "If you don't like funerals don't kick sand in Ninja's face." - Ninja

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21st October 2011, 07:25 PM	#2
DF96 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2007	Anodising?

21st October 2011, 07:32 PM	#3
woody diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tyrone Ga. U.S.A.	Yes do a google for anodising . I will give you a hint what is an anode?

21st October 2011, 07:34 PM	#4
madtecchy diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wigan	Hi Anon. You may find the answer here Anodising Aluminium Regards Ian

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