Author Topic: D.I.Y. Anodising (Read 3923 times)

Retrodan72 · « **on:** June 09, 2015, 08:56 PM »

So, as most of you who know me, I try to get the maximum looks out of my builds, with minimum cost....this Robinson build is no different.

I wanted a rear caliper in red on it, and after seeing a thread of Andy's (DTTDB), where he'd bought some paint and got his wheels done, I decided that this was the way to go for me.

A already had a spare copy MX1000, which is a front - the rear had been used on a race bike, so it was surplus, and didn't matter if I fooked it up. I have a spare rear spindle, so I ordered the paint off eBay (£12 posted), and went for it.

The caliper is raw alloy, I don't think lacquered, so took the gamble of not prepping it.

I whacked the first coat on about 10 mins ago, it will get a couple more, and a coat of lacquer, or 2.

Jaymz · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2015, 09:36 PM »

Cool, love a bit of diy

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2015, 12:35 AM »

Looks good to me Dan

tfi_friday · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2015, 11:34 AM »

Remember to stick the bits in an oven at 100c for an hour or it will chip off like crazy.

hokuspokus74 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2015, 02:15 PM »

Good job Dan i was wanting to buy that paint but they said postage to me in northern ireland would be £28 ffs,

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2015, 07:18 PM »

A couple more pics, after a 2nd coat....

I've ordered some decals today off Del for this, and it will be getting a good bake.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2015, 07:29 PM »

I used that shit on a brake caliper. It was a lovely blue colour when I sprayed it and then when it came out of the oven it was a fookin horrible colour and still chipped off like a twat!

Fookin horrible stuff that

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2015, 07:33 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on June 10, 2015, 07:29 PM

I used that shit on a brake caliper. It was a lovely blue colour when I sprayed it and then when it came out of the oven it was a fookin horrible colour and still chipped off like a twat!

Fookin horrible stuff that

Oh well, it was worth a go.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2015, 07:35 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on June 10, 2015, 07:33 PM

Quote from: That Swan Guy on June 10, 2015, 07:29 PM
I used that shit on a brake caliper. It was a lovely blue colour when I sprayed it and then when it came out of the oven it was a fookin horrible colour and still chipped off like a twat!

Fookin horrible stuff that

Oh well, it was worth a go.

that was my experience with it, no doubt somebody who knows better than me will tell me I did it wrong and mustn't have followed the instructions like they invariably do!

Hope it works out for you Dan, honest

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2015, 07:38 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on June 10, 2015, 07:35 PM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on June 10, 2015, 07:33 PM
Quote from: That Swan Guy on June 10, 2015, 07:29 PM
I used that shit on a brake caliper. It was a lovely blue colour when I sprayed it and then when it came out of the oven it was a fookin horrible colour and still chipped off like a twat!

Fookin horrible stuff that

Oh well, it was worth a go.

that was my experience with it, no doubt somebody who knows better than me will tell me I did it wrong and mustn't have followed the instructions like they invariably do!

Hope it works out for you Dan, honest

I didn't read the instructions, just shook the can and sprayed it on.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2015, 07:52 PM »

They look decent Dan

Worth a go and tbh a brake caliper shouldn't see much 'chip' action $:-\$

McQUEEN · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:03 PM »

they don't do gold though...only blue, red and purple!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:04 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on June 10, 2015, 07:52 PM

They look decent Dan

Worth a go and tbh a brake caliper shouldn't see much 'chip' action $:-\$

When I rebuilt the caliper it chipped.
When I threaded the cable through the caliper it chipped.
Just looking at the caliper it fookin chipped.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:36 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on June 10, 2015, 08:04 PM

Quote from: NORTY40 on June 10, 2015, 07:52 PM
They look decent Dan

Worth a go and tbh a brake caliper shouldn't see much 'chip' action $:-\$

When I rebuilt the caliper it chipped.
When I threaded the cable through the caliper it chipped.
Just looking at the caliper it fookin chipped.

I'll take your word for it Nick

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2015, 09:29 PM »

Put some lacquer on it, and it will be as hard as nails.

factory pilot · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2015, 10:33 AM »

I'm sure they'll be reet mate ... Andy's rims look sweet!

No if that's not an invitation for some Rich Devilock shinnanigans than I don't know what is!

They do look good to far ...

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:14 PM »

I'm persevering with this little project.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:20 PM »

20 mins, gas mark 3?

leehunt1 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:21 PM »

OVEN..

?

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:33 PM »

Quote from: leehunt1 on June 11, 2015, 08:21 PM

OVEN..?

Hey, don't knock it Lee, if it works, just think of the flipping potential you'll get from it.

leehunt1 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:42 PM »

I've used that paint loads of times with great results but u don't need to put it in the oven.. but a warm environment helps

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:43 PM »

Quote from: leehunt1 on June 11, 2015, 08:42 PM

I've used that paint loads of times with great results but u don't need to put it in the oven.. but a warm environment helps

Just being extra safe, I'll whack a lacquer on it too.

PHIL9HUF · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2015, 11:54 PM »

Look great so far Dan when is the part when you fook em up

I am sure they will be fine but if they chip a bit so what nearly all calipers on riders are chipped a bit anyway

tfi_friday · « **Reply #23 on:** June 12, 2015, 09:57 AM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on June 11, 2015, 08:20 PM

20 mins, gas mark 3?

60 mins, 100c

wilsey72 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2015, 10:20 AM »

When another garage brought a car to me with a problem that they couldn't fix they would say you don't need to check this, this, this, this and this because I've already done that... it must be something else!

I'd take no notice what so ever of their comments and start from the beginning... 9 times out of 10 the fault was something they had checked already...!

Everyone has their own way of doing things, some folk are just better at the basics.

My philosophy is always give it a go, if you fail you ain't the first to do so and you wont be the last!

I didn't have a good nights kip last night so I'm feeling a little emotional today.

If this post make no sense at all just keep scrolling...

P.S. all this talk of chips and oven temperatures is making me hungry!!