Anodising - help

[brass monkey!]

Hi Y'all 


just got 2 pairs of rims back from the anodisers, and I wanted to give them a bit more of a shiney finish - would you recommend laquer coating them before building them?

what you thinking?

Matt

[diesel]

Leave them as is

[brass monkey!]

Leave them as is

Dan, one pair is your old 24"'s now in Blue, they came out nice except for some slight dark bits where they were pitted.

about the anodising, they have a very slight 'tacky' feel to them, like the are not 100% dry? if that makes sense....

[diesel]

hmmm - can't help you with the tacky

maybe someone else can chip in?

[oberonspacefruit]

laquer will chip, and lifts if there is any moisture around. If you absoloutely have to do it, id go for a semi gloss.

Anodising is basically electroplating, I cant see how they wouldnt be dry, but if you were unhappy with the result, why not have a word with the guy who did them?

[brass monkey!]

laquer will chip, and lifts if there is any moisture around. If you absoloutely have to do it, id go for a semi gloss.

Anodising is basically electroplating, I cant see how they wouldnt be dry, but if you were unhappy with the result, why not have a word with the guy who did them?

 

think i'll leave the laquer then..

[QUADROPHENIA]

speak to mattdub, he has had issues with anodised rims, deffo dont finger the rims as the prints wont come off, i am sure he had to oil them or something

[brass monkey!]

speak to mattdub, he has had issues with anodised rims, deffo dont finger the rims as the prints wont come off, i am sure he had to oil them or something

thanks Pete 

BTW: I never 'finger rims' 

[Glynnyboy]

Who did you use, out of interest?

[Waxintaxin]

Light mineral oil will finnish them , but you shouldnt have too

send them to custom colour

[brass monkey!]

Who did you use, out of interest?

local firm in Essex

[brass monkey!]

Light mineral oil will finnish them

cheers Rich

[customparts]

The rims aren't sealed (a term used in anodising. After anodising them you dye them in which ever colour and to keep the colour in you have to seal them,  most commonly in boiling water) just bad finishing! Try ptfe spray that will seal them for a while but wether you stop using the brakes is another thing. The other option is I will put them right for you!
Are the wheels like a matt finish?
If you need any help give me a shout

Paul

[brass monkey!]

The rims aren't sealed (a term used in anodising. After anodising them you dye them in which ever colour and to keep the colour in you have to seal them,  most commonly in boiling water) just bad finishing! Try ptfe spray that will seal them for a while but wether you stop using the brakes is another thing. The other option is I will put them right for you!
Are the wheels like a matt finish?
If you need any help give me a shout

Paul

Hi Paul,

Yes the rims are like a 'matt' finish - can I do something myself or should I take them back to the anodisers?

thanks
Matt

[customparts]

The rims aren't sealed (a term used in anodising. After anodising them you dye them in which ever colour and to keep the colour in you have to seal them,  most commonly in boiling water) just bad finishing! Try ptfe spray that will seal them for a while but wether you stop using the brakes is another thing. The other option is I will put them right for you!
Are the wheels like a matt finish?
If you need any help give me a shout

Paul

Hi Paul,

Yes the rims are like a 'matt' finish - can I do something myself or should I take them back to the anodisers?

thanks
Matt

Hello matt
There is not much you can do except for sending them back to the anodisers and asking for the rims to be chemically brightened or having them polished and then chemically brightened. What did you pay to get them done if you dont mind me asking?
Like i said if ya need any help give me a shout.

 

Paul