Re: [CR] help with anodization removal

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From: "Bruce Kwasha" <kwashabc@merakcorp.com>
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Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 04:31:55 -0400
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Subject: Re: [CR] help with anodization removal


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

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of verktyg@aol.com Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:06 AM To: markfulton5@mac.com; Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR] help with anodization removal

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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