keiseng79

iTrader: (10)

Why would I want to remove anodize? Hehe, if u have any flat chassis rc, flip it over, enjoy the under chassis and u will know...

The chassis of my buggy is terribly scratched, and if I can remove the anodize of the under chassis, sand it back, repolish it... it will turn out bling bling!

I have tried using sand paper, it works with one rule, your will have to have strong arm!

But I didn't soak the chassis in any liquid remover before, I just sprayed a thin layer for twice to the same spot of the chassis, but it didn't quite work...

Thanks for all the help...

ijnek

wat i remember is tat oni titanium can b anodize n the process is non-reversible.
so once u do it,tat's it.
wat i read is tat alum cannot b anodize by using the coca cola etc...as 2 how the factory do it,dun ask mi.
but if u grind it away,it will affect the strength and even balance of the alum parts...
think twice,thrice...mayb even more times b4 u embark on it

tIANcI

Do you know how fine sandpaper gets when it is 1,200 grit? It's used to finish paint jobs before the final buffing la. I used to build guitars and we use 600-800 grit on the wood to get it smooth and then after the final coat its 1,200 grit before the buffing wheel. Trust me it will not take out the aluminium if you wet sand it.

Also ... you can use fine steel wool after that to really make it shine. We use steel wool on guitar finger boards that are made of exotic woods or ebony, makes the wood shine la.

Still ... why the hell do you wanna remove the adonising when as siad that its to assist in keeping corrosion out?!

tommi

iTrader: (7)

For the looks I assume! It's always nicer to look "clean n naked", rather than dragging an old rag ain't?

keiseng79

iTrader: (10)

Thats right tommi!

spawn

iTrader: (6)

why dont you just buy a spray of the color you like and just spray it that color? then if you scratch the bottom, spray that part again. Wouldnt that be easier?

bargump

I know what u mean with the fine grit sandpaper. Thats's how hobbyist polish their hard body (ABS).. combination of fine grit sandpaper and wet sanding.

Hmm.. does aluminium prone to corrosion?

x_man

I think it should be oxidation, white powdery formation.

Speed Demon

iTrader: (3)

Go and get a oven cleaner.... spray them on the anodize alloy, let it sit there for a while, and rub it with a cloth......

keiseng79

iTrader: (10)

Speed,

I tried oven cleaner that I bought from ace hardware, it didn't seem to work, not a single spot, even after 3 res-spray to the same spot... can recon any brand name? and where to get, price? thanks.

woody0371

Just got my new Academy SB Sport and didn't want the purple Aluminum parts, Just put some Easy Off oven cleaner in a plastic cup and Wah Lah!!!! The anodization just came off. No scrubbing or anything.....

Shawn