I vaguely remember that a chemical process exists that will remove anodize and chemically polish the underlying aluminum. Unfortunately I do not have a reference to it. I do not believe that the products from Jestco or Caswell are as effective.
Is there a chemist in the ranks?
Bruce Kwasha Atlanta, Georgia
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Mark,
Does this stuff chemically attack the anodizing or is it an abrasive compound?
Aluminum anodizing is a layer of aluminum oxide - the same thing that Aluminum Oxide grinding wheels and other abrasives are made of.
Standard anodizing is usually only a few .001" thick but can be as much as .005" in "ceramic" rims.
There are some 3M Scotch-Brite wheels that can do a good job of removing thin anodizing leaving a slightly polished finish.
Chas. Colerich Oakland, CA USA
>> http://www.jestcoproducts.com It's called "Anodize Remover."
>> I just stripped and polished an Ambrosio stem last night. Lovely.
Mark Fulton Cooling off nicely in Redwood City California USA
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