SammyZ

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who does anodizing for r/c aluminum parts in the US?

BlackedOutREVO

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i need to know also!


i need purple like the stock purple on the hb hpi cars.... im pretty shure there all the same, but i have a moore speed cyclone, so id need it un polished *i think*

smittys800

I can do small quanities. Purple is not a problem.
Let me know,
Smitty

sloshedmr_bones

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i want some anoziding too! You got some pics of your work smitty? Where you located?

BlackedOutREVO

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do u know what the hb hpi pruple loks like? i want it VERY close if not rite on... i dont want it to be a wierd purple



ditto, i wanta see some to, something in purple if u can and whats the pricing?

i need one of these done in purple, what do i have to do? its already bluw, but has to be purple LOL

http://www.teamassociated.com/enlarge/lrp82510.htm

its not that big really, it kinda is... need any more info?

smittys800

Well,
First off, I'm located in the Seattle area. Have raced for many years with my Daughter, but currently not racing.
As for pics, here is the best I have for Purple, as I do not have any parts lying around for a decent pic.
The other pics are some of the parts that I make and Anodize.
I will try to get some better pics later next week, but these will give you an idea.
Smitty

BlackedOutREVO

iTrader: (67)

well how much would u charge for someting like that?

that heat sink isnt much bigger then a 540 motor..... and how much for shipping and anything else u charge for the prosses?


heres the color, idk if someone has a better pic, but i know any pics i have of my cyclone, the purple loks really shiney, and it really isnt


http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNZE4&P=Z


if u can match that color, (im talking about the steering saver, not the rod, the rod looks polihed.. and i want it more dull, not like dull, but i dont wan tit shiney like a mirror, just like u see it in the pic, if u can im down!!!!!!!!!

tell me the info... if u want pm me or email me, and we can talk biz

gezer2u

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The alloy of the aluminum that the part is made from, will affect the color. I have had parts that were on the same tree be different shades.

BlackedOutREVO

iTrader: (67)

well how close do u think i can get it?

like integy purple? or what?

as long as its close to that purple im good, i dont want it to be like a pink waay off to light purple...... its just u spend the money, i want to know what im getting is all. as u guys can tell, im new to the ano thing

SRBMOJO

iTrader: (67)

I use Aerodynamic Plating in Gardena, CA. They are about the best around and can color match if you provide a sample. Their min. charge is around $70 though. I have never anodized r/c parts (we make lots of aluminum parts for NHRA drag race cars) so I don't know what alloy they are using in r/c. Also note that the parts would have to be stripped and prepped for anodize (polished or glass bead blasted) which would add to the price. I have seen home kits for anodize for home use, but have not seen any parts produced by them to see if it does a good job.

hope this helps

Steve

smittys800

I do this as a hobby. I ano. my own parts that I make for our sleds (Snowmobiles). So from batch to batch, the color is close, but not perfect. If I am not mistaken, most R/C Aluminum parts are made from 6061 T-6. If 7075 is used, the color comes out much darker, and harder to control in a small ano. line like mine.
Most of the larger Shops must charge a minimum, that's one reason I started to do my own, not sure if I saved a whole lot, lots invested in tooling to do this!!!
There is a lot of info on the net concerning home ano. lines. Here are some links if you wanted to start your own....

http://www.caswellplating.com/

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

Smitty

SammyZ

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I also want some parts done in HPI purple