Kraton De anodized and then polished to perfection

[Doom!]

You'll be ok as long as you polish them nightly.

 

[Isnips1985]

Been doing some de-anodising myself for my Kraton/Tyhon/Infraction build. Really like how the chassis came out especially. For anyone in the UK, i used caustic soda in water. Worked really well and only £4 for a big tub from Euro Carparts.

Have to admit, the polishing became a bit tedious so didn't quite do everything but can always come bacck to them on a rainy day.

 

[Russ39]

You'll be ok as long as you polish them nightly.

Lol ? .. I'll keep you "posted"

Been doing some de-anodising myself for my Kraton/Tyhon/Infraction build. Really like how the chassis came out especially. For anyone in the UK, i used caustic soda in water. Worked really well and only £4 for a big tub from Euro Carparts.

Have to admit, the polishing became a bit tedious so didn't quite do everything but can always come bacck to them on a rainy day.

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Exactly the stuff I used ??

Chassi looks wicked man .. must have taken some elbow grease. Did you so the shocks aswel or are they aftermarket?

 

[Isnips1985]

Chassi looks wicked man .. must have taken some elbow grease. Did you so the shocks aswel or are they aftermarket?

Thanks! Nah they're ZD Racing ones. I've spent more than i probably should have on the rest of it and the stock shocks are a bit pricey. These were only £12 a pair. I upgraded my Kraton to an EXB chassis so used it as the platform for this but wanted a different look. It was actually probably the easiest part to do as its just a big flat surface rather than the fiddlier smaller parts.

 

[Russ39]

Thanks! Nah they're ZD Racing ones. I've spent more than i probably should have on the rest of it and the stock shocks are a bit pricey. These were only £12 a pair. I upgraded my Kraton to an EXB chassis so used it as the platform for this but wanted a different look. It was actually probably the easiest part to do as its just a big flat surface rather than the fiddlier smaller parts.

There is no such thing as " spent more than I probably should have" with this hobby ?.
Still the shocks look great ?

 

[Vaf5136]

What did you use to remove anodising.??

Greased lightning is THE best for taking off the anadizing. You just let the parts sit in the greased lightning and the color comes off. No scrubbing. Sell it at Home depot. Not expensive. Safe for your hands unlike drain cleaner and oven cleaner.

 

[Russ39]

Woah ? .thanks!

 

[Kingpin]

Hell yeah it's a lot of work but worth it in the end.

 

[Russ39]

Hell yeah it's a lot of work but worth it in the end.

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Wow!! How the hell did you get it so smooth and shiny ?? What make are those buckles?

Respect

 

[Mr.Duke]

Hmmm, nice till it starts oxidising, unless you cover with clear lacquer ?

What's oxidising?

You were both correct ?
Same exact process it’s just that the English spelling is “oxidize” and the British spelling is “oxidise”

 

[BashingBrian]

Worked really well and only £4 for a big tub from Euro Carparts.

You have a link...?? ???

 

[Isnips1985]

You have a link...?? ???

Sure thing buddy https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/tetr...RZjvLwktiYtGnyxcKspKk9Avpr2EywiRoCTBkQAvD_BwE

 

[mutosan]

ähhm not to rip the fun out of this but anodising is to harden the aluminium. So what you are doing is actualy reducing durability of your parts.

 

[olds97_lss]

ähhm not to rip the fun out of this but anodising is to harden the aluminium. So what you are doing is actualy reducing durability of your parts.

Not according to the wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodizing

Aluminium alloys are anodized to increase corrosion resistance and to allow dyeing (colouring), improved lubrication, or improved adhesion. However, anodizing does not increase the strength of the aluminium object.

 

[slick2500]

Hell yeah it's a lot of work but worth it in the end.

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Lots and lots of elbow grease.
If you do it right you can get a mirror finish.

 

[Russ39]

Lots and lots of elbow grease.
If you do it right you can get a mirror finish.
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That's pretty ?

 

[slick2500]

That's pretty ?

Doesn't last long at all though

 

[Russ39]

Lots and lots of elbow grease.
If you do it right you can get a mirror finish.

Doesn't last long at all though

Lol

 

[jondilly1974]

Doesn't last long at all though

What if you spray some clear coat on it? ??‍

 

[olds97_lss]

What if you spray some clear coat on it? ??‍

Then stamp "integy" in it to freak out your friends!