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Recent Anodising Of Various Bits...

Started by nicollow , Apr 17 2012 10:30 AM

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#1 nicollow

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:30 AM

Here are a few photos of the recently completed anodising of various bits... I did the fuel surround too, though haven’t got an after photo as I stuck it on the car asap. If anyone wants any anodising done I thoroughly recommend Mansfield Anodisers (http://www.mansfield-anodisers.co.uk/). If you speak to Mervin, he will be able to sort you out

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#2 techieboy

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:31 AM

Look good, in a black kind of way.

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:31 AM

Wow they turned your fuel cap into a flat plate!! I'd complain!!

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:32 AM

Wow they turned your fuel cap into a flat plate!! I'd complain!!

Hahaha, yeah threw the dash plate in at the last minute to see how it would come up

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:55 AM

that looks very nice! - any chance of posting the cost involved?

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#6 nicollow

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 11:01 AM

It was £50 +VAT and delivery, so worked out at £70 all in. Given that anodising is a batch process, it makes sense asking around to see if anyone wants in, as the price wont go up much

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 12:16 PM

What's the finish like compared to powder coating?

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 01:28 PM

Its quite different. Anodising isnt really adding a coating to the part (its an oxidisation) Its more like staining a colour. But it does help protect it. Powder coating is more like applying a hard coat of paint (its actually powder that goes through a heat cycle to allow it to flow and form the coat)

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#9 techieboy

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 01:41 PM

Look at the finish on your existing fuel cap and surround. That's anodised.

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 01:49 PM

It was £50 +VAT and delivery, so worked out at £70 all in. Given that anodising is a batch process, it makes sense asking around to see if anyone wants in, as the price wont go up much

Thanks Nicol! seems like I'll have to organise a job lot :-)

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 02:31 PM

Would love some shots of the bits back in place. Looks good

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#12 nicollow

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 02:44 PM

Would love some shots of the bits back in place.

Looks good

Will post some photos up at the weekend, as its in getting a service and a Larini fitted this week

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 08:08 PM

They look good Nicol, I think i'd like them a little glossier?

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#14 nicollow

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 08:14 PM

They look good Nicol, I think i'd like them a little glossier?

The dash top is alcantara and the last piece of the interior will be a matt carbon dash trim, so I recon glossy might look a bit stickouty. Thats a word I recon...

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 08:18 PM

The dash top is alcantara and the last piece of the interior will be a matt carbon dash trim, so I recon glossy might look a bit stickouty. Thats a word I recon...

I believe it is sticky-outy...

Looks great, a really nice finish on them. Do you get any form of guarantee with regards to the durability of the finish?

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#16 nicollow

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 08:29 PM

I believe it is sticky-outy...

Looks great, a really nice finish on them. Do you get any form of guarantee with regards to the durability of the finish?

Not really no. Ultimately, anodising alters the metallurgy of the surface of the metal itself and given the stability of the oxide layer it should last indefinitely. General wear and tear may scratch it and tarnish it, but pretty confident if treated with a bit of care (no more so than any other finish) it should last freakin ages

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 09:16 AM

Yeah, it should do! I just wasn't sure about the handles and things that get touched. I guess worst case scenario after a while a few bits might end up shiny, but it's not like it's gonna be a high mileage car in constant use to get that sort of wear. I thought it would be dearer than that too, hmm...