I am getting some bits on my bike anodized, but its costing alot of money, which I don't really have So I was wondering if anybody could tell me what I need to do it and how hard/ long it takes, I don't mind spending quite a bit of money and time because at least then I can anodize lots of bits... . I have found out that I need a 12 Volt battery charger which I have, so what else do I need?? Could anybody supply me with a method and/or some pics, details.

Thanks in adavnce,

Lloyd

PS. Its for stuff like levers, bash plate, bars,sprockets.

Edited December 2, 200421 yr by craftypiggy

Forget it, polish 'em instead, looks better, costs next to nothing and doesn't look awful when the anodizing wears off or gets scratched.

I know you will need some kind of acid, and fabric dye. I saw it on a website recently. I will try to find a link....

I found it! Here you go.

http://www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize99.html

Thanks Titanium, Thats a great help.........Alot of info.

Thanks again,

Lloyd

would looooooooooooove to see the results of " piggies home anodizing"

would looooooooooooove  to see the results of " piggies home anodizing"

...just watch for the mushroom cloud on the horizon

-Yes, . I might give it ago........making sure the bike is at a friends

Never mind the house - what about the bike

would looooooooooooove  to see the results of " piggies home anodizing"

I and many of my antique-restoring brethren have been doing several kinds of plating at home (Copper/nickel/chrome electroplate, zinc, electroless nickel), and Parkerizing, with excellent success.

I can't see why anodizing should be a problem.

What equipment have you been using, any pictures?

I do electroless nickel and Parkerizing...just in a pot on a hot plate.

I don't do electroplating myself, but, like you say, it's done with a battery or battery charger.

Here's a link:Caswell plating

That is an awesome website!

I have been thinking about buying an all aluminum Audi A8, taking it down to metal and anodizing it...... *squeek squeek* Now you have me thinking. :santawink: