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Rusty · « **on:** July 13, 2015, 04:04:26 PM »

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Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2015, 04:36:13 PM »

Try Eastwood - great stuff!

http://search.eastwood.com/search?p=KK&srid=S1-USCDR02&lbc=eastwood&ts=custom&pw=anodizing%20kit&uid=268561978&isort=score&view=grid&w=Anodize&rk=1

Bob Z.

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:32:59 PM »

My mistake, Rusty - I think Eastwood sells only anodizing kits.

Bob Z.

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:34:50 PM »

You might try Pioneer: https://www.pioneermetal.com/

Bob Z.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2015, 03:17:28 PM »

Quote from: Rusty Pieper on July 13, 2015, 06:26:30 PM

Thank you for the link. I have a ST 60 blue head that I want the head re-anodized on. I called about 10 anodizing shops and the cheapest was about 100.00. I used to get it done for 15.00.

I am hoping there somebody here that does it as a hobby or part time for a reasonable price.

The big shops are the ones who charge too much for me.

Rusty, Rusty, Rusty!

I know a guy that, at one time, had Eastwood's kit.

I don't believe they come out all that well. Ask me how I know?

OK, seeing you asked.

He did a few spinners for me but came up short on the red color. They are kinda pink.

Well, maybe not pink, but not red either.

If really interested I'll get a photo. Might be worth the laugh.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2015, 03:45:39 PM »

Quote from: Rusty Pieper on July 14, 2015, 03:22:59 PM

Thanks, but no thanks. I am going to dip the head in solvent to remove all of the anodizing and just polish it. I thought for sure somebody had a connection. Oh well, hopefully the engine will have the same power w/o a blue head?

If solvent removes the "anodize" then it's not anodize it's paint! Anodize is a conversion coating that is actually Aluminum Oxide with dye added for coloration.

It doesn't come off in solvent! It has to be mechanically removed.

Randy Cuberly

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2015, 04:30:34 PM »

I did some anodizing back in school (long time ago). It's more difficult than it looks to get a nice, even finish. Paint is easier, and using high-temp engine enamel will last a while.

Floyd

Bill Little · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2015, 04:38:40 PM »

Hi Rusty,

There is a guy here in the Carolinas (maybe Charlotte area) who does custom Cox engines and also does high quality anodizing. I have talked with him through email several times about redoing a McCoy .60 Red Head. This was before my cancer journey so about 3 years ago. I am so sorry that I cannot remember his name or the company name. He is reasonable!

Bill

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2015, 05:06:38 PM »

HHmmmmm...Ya know I think Howard is right it's hopeless.

Randy Cuberly

Motorman · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2015, 07:08:58 PM »

Glen Lee (speed flier) was doing it a while ago. Don't know if he does it for hire.

MM