Anodised Parts

[D4ddy Cool]

Does any one if it is possible to remove anodising from alloy parts to enable them to be polished.

 

[Sithlord]

Caustic soda is your friend , but do make sure you wear gloves and a face mask, and plenty of ventilation

 

[Tad]

Like the man says, caustic soda.

Have a root around in your cupboards, if you have oven cleaner (which contains causic soda) it'll do.

 

[Khane]

Like the man says, caustic soda.

Have a root around in your cupboards, if you have oven cleaner (which contains causic soda) it'll do.

or drain cleaner.

 

[JeRkY]

Like the man says, caustic soda.

Have a root around in your cupboards, if you have oven cleaner (which contains causic soda) it'll do.

or drain cleaner.

Of which the active ingredient will likely be caustic soda.

As stated Caustic soda is your friend, but it will stab you in the lungs if you are not carful with it, gloves and good ventilation required.

 

[cchris2lou]

I do it ouside , boil the kettle and and here you go . when parts are black , it is ready .

 

[FluffyChicken]

If you cannot find Sodium Hydroxide (aka caustic soda) then look to soap making shops as it's used there.
Or try here www.soapkitchenonline.co.uk

I suppose you should neutralise it with Citric Acid before you flush it away, but if not you'll clean your drains.

 

[D4ddy Cool]

Thanks guys.

I will post some images from the anodised stage to the polished stage.

If anybody is intrested.

 

[al]

I've seen Muc off do a pretty good job when left on too long!! :roll: