Anodizing aluminum

[Iowa Rick]

Does anyone know of a simple way to anodize aluminum at home? I recall an electronics magazine many years ago that had directions to anodize chassis face plates and the like for home built electronics. I remember it saying that anodize aluminum finish was as hard as saphire. I have a dead pedal coming and think it would look great anodized black. If it is as hard as saphire it seems it would wear well. Rick

[studio460]

I know this isn't what you asked, but I would just take it to an anodizing shop. Probably cost you $20.

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

I used a chemical dip that I mixed up in a bucket once to put a coating on machined aluminum parts. It was far from "anodizing" but it gave a gold-ish coating that was corrosion resistant. For a dead pedal, I would just degrease it and paint it black. If it ever wears through you can paint it again. But that's just me.

[omarauder]

I think the gold colored coating is 'Alodine' , which is used extensively in the aircraft industry. Looks easy to apply. For more info:

http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/corrosion/alodine.htm

[Iowa Rick]

I think the gold colored coating is 'Alodine' , which is used extensively in the aircraft industry. Looks easy to apply. For more info:

http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/corrosion/alodine.htm


Well so much for that idea. Too expensive for just one part. Maybe epoxy paint or powder coating. Thanks for everyones input. Rick

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

THey make liquid rubberized electrical tape. Basically thick rubber paint in a can. Or maybe spray on rubberized truck bed liner. Durable, black, and grippy for your shoe

[Iowa Rick]

THey make liquid rubberized electrical tape. Basically thick rubber paint in a can. Or maybe spray on rubberized truck bed liner. Durable, black, and grippy for your shoe

I was thinking I'll paint it with epoxy paint then use something similar to innertube and glue it to the face of the pedal. I'll use an exacto or kraft knife to open up the holes. Rick