ylwgtr2 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Some of you may have seen my DIY front pulleys....well now there finished heres them being anodized......just a note for the moderators...maybe we should have a technical section to show members the way to do stuff yourself...anyway heres some pics... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylwgtr2 Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 Some of you may have seen my DIY front pulleys....well now there finished heres them being anodized......just a not for the moderators...maybe we should have a technical section with to show members the way to do stuff yourself...anyway heres some pics... The engine covers are not anodized but i have painted them with a special paint and it looks almost the same...its kind of hard to tell by the pics Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaymambo Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Is the paint heat resist? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylwgtr2 Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 its baked enamel (2K)The covers and plenum have been polished first then the paint applied.....Its quite tricky to apply as they have lots of shapes and angles and paint such as this candy is hard enough to apply on flat surfaces ...theres also the issue of applying it to a mirror like surface,Coz it runs easy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaymambo Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 good job mate..I saw another kind of cam shaft cover work, but not sure how it's done.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutto Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 CAUTION: Legend at work! Any chance of a step by step on the anodizing process? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylwgtr2 Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 yeah thats the dodgy fake carbon look.....i am in the process of making real carbon centre covers..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylwgtr2 Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 step1...go to famous coatings "specialist"in thomastown in victoria....Step 2 Get jerked around by a bunch of lying pricks......Step 3 set up and do your own.....the old saying applys...if you want a job done ....do it yourself! However this can be quite dangerous if care is not taken....I could post up step by step but some people might end up blowing themselves up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentric dancer Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 what color was the one you used on the rocket cover .. and where can i purchase the paint? if you dont mind saying of course Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 The pulleys look really good, might have to end up doing that to mine too:D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-694963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedLineGTR Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 great stuff...cant wait till its all done Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(B1) MR_fanny Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 i think ill call you "MACGIVER" from now on....haha. can you do a DIY front facing plenum??..LOLZ and anodize that aswell?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 not sure exactly how anodizing works, but im assuming its a chemical reaction by using electricity, correct? is it something that someone can try or should it be left to the specialists? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merli Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Holy tits! Another cool thread :) I wish you were in Sydney, I'd get you to do my rocker covers too, I dropped them off at Competition Coatings with the promise that they'd be done within a week (giving me a week to put them on in time for Drag Combat) and it's now 3 weeks later, Drag Combat has been and gone and they STILL haven't done it... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 feel sorry for u merli - such a little job and it seems to take years a bit like my car, was meant to be finished a few weeks ago - still waiting.... oh well Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merli Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 feel sorry for u merli - such a little job and it seems to take yearsa bit like my car, was meant to be finished a few weeks ago - still waiting.... oh well And that's the annoying thing!!! I've called him about 6 or 7 times to chase up on them, and EVERY SINGLE TIME, he's like "Oh yeah, I'll have them done for you this afternoon" (I call at about 10am).... So OBVIOUSLY it doesn't take more than a day for him to do it... So why the HELL has he been sitting on his hands for 3 weeks? I think he likes me calling him and badgering him... He must like my voice or something Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 haha ur in andrew - he really wants some "more" of ur "business" bit o m2m stuff i think haha ask for them back and take them to another place - im sure u will have them back within a few days Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 also does anyone know if anodized stuff will be ok with large amounts of heat? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylwgtr2 Posted February 22, 2004 Author Share Posted February 22, 2004 depends on how good you do the job...ie sealers and stuff....however anodized parts do fade ...as far as leaving jobs to the professionals......leave stuff to them and it never gets done...Just turn up and say i want my covers and i will pay you for what you have done on them....then when he gives you a price and pay him double what he wants...then tell him that he better take the duoble amout coz its the last time he will be seeing you...also tell him that the extra money is compensation for the other 100 people that you will be telling not to go and use him....I really cant understand business's...they winge when they got no work and screw you around when there is work... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneykid Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 OK ylwgtr, I am just about to paint my RB26 cam covers and plenum. That finish on yours looks sensational. I have a few questions; What paint did you use? I assume it is sprayed on? With a gun? Or out of a can? Is it 2 pack? Pre mixed or mixed in the gun? Why did you polish the bits first? Wouldn't it have been easier to paint onto the original rough surface? Did you use paint stripper to remove the factory paint? Or sand blast them? Any other tips you have for doing this job have would be most welcome. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/34738-anodizing/#findComment-695493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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