G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Knowledge Vault (tech, parts, apparel, & accessories topics) » Bodywork, Paint, Polishing and Cleaning » Archive through April 18, 2009 » Coloring aluminum? « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Pso
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How best can I get some aluminum black? I am not sure which is best and the most reasonable cost and can be a do-it-yourselfer. Is there a stain, wash, paint, anodizing or powder coating that meets the above criteria? I do not think the items I want to treat will be exposed to much in the way of chipping from road stuff.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Sparky
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you want to use a more dedicated product than ordinary spray paint, there are metal blackening kits and various speciality coatings at Eastwood Company. They have underhood paints in gloss, semi-gloss and flat that resist chipping and road wear, for instance. Car restorers swear by these products so you know they have to be good.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Blake
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

BadWeB sponsor www.grandstanddesigns.com does powdercoat and they may also do anodize, not sure though.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration