[CR]Clear reanodizing (Was: Polishing aluminum parts)

Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:57:19 -0800
From: Chris Collins <chris@eorbit.net>
To: classicrendezvous@phred.org
References: <20061213110932.GA2752@eorbit.net> <20061213202820.GA27612@eorbit.net>
In-Reply-To: <20061213202820.GA27612@eorbit.net>
Subject: [CR]Clear reanodizing (Was: Polishing aluminum parts)

Hello,

"Kurt Sperry" wrote:
> ... at this point if desired the parts can be reanodised
> clear and the polished areas will look exactly as they
> did new- perhaps better-

I've used 'Red Devil' lye and had great success stripping aluminum parts of anodizing, and then they polish up nicely.

How, pray tell, do you get a part reanodized? Is it common in any town? Are there things to be aware of when looking for someone to reanodize small bike parts?

Chris Collins
Oakland, CA