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formula
11-03-2005, 11:37 AM
I want to do something pretty trick with a set of anodized wheels i'm looking at.

Is it possible to re-anodize or paint parts of an anodized aluminum surface? how would such a thing be done? can you "mask off" parts of the finish so that they will remain after the other parts are redone?
Damn True
11-03-2005, 01:16 PM
Along the same lines.

Would it be possible to take the window trim from a Camaro and have the chrome removed and the pieces anodized black?
Travis B
11-03-2005, 01:17 PM
Along the same lines.

Would it be possible to take the window trim from a Camaro and have the chrome removed and the pieces anodized black?


Isn't the window trim stainless........
Travis B
11-03-2005, 01:20 PM
I want to do something pretty trick with a set of anodized wheels i'm looking at.

Is it possible to re-anodize or paint parts of an anodized aluminum surface? how would such a thing be done? can you "mask off" parts of the finish so that they will remain after the other parts are redone?


Anodized peices can be scuffed and painted bc/cc not sure on re-anodizing I am assuming yes but that is just assuming
Damn True
11-03-2005, 01:49 PM
Isn't the window trim stainless........


Uh, I dunno. Maybe. If it is then I'm pretty sure it can be done.
I just assumed it was chrome plated pot-metal.
Travis B
11-03-2005, 02:01 PM
Uh, I dunno. Maybe. If it is then I'm pretty sure it can be done.
I just assumed it was chrome plated pot-metal.


Some peices on the camaro are chrome like on the grill, talight bezels, some interior peices, but all window trim is stainless
I am pretty sure(99%) so yes it could be anodized black!
vanzuuk1
11-03-2005, 03:10 PM
Anodized aluminum- use ez off /sandblast or scuff/ self etch epoxy primer/ paint
BonzoHansen
11-03-2005, 04:05 PM
1st gen camaro is not anodized; 2nd gen it.

Powerdercoat? (especially the trim)
Damn True
11-04-2005, 12:28 AM
Whichever I could get in a matte black that would be impervious to wax residue.
vanzuuk1
11-04-2005, 03:20 AM
Most matte black finishes always have issues with wax, as far as I know. I want to do my hood and fender tops matte black , but I am chicken.
Travis B
11-04-2005, 05:40 AM
Whichever I could get in a matte black that would be impervious to wax residue.


you would more than likely have to have it powdercoated flat black....all other matte finishes have issues with wax and buffers. lol
Travis B
11-04-2005, 05:41 AM
I want to do my hood and fender tops matte black , but I am chicken.


you and me both
parsonsj
11-04-2005, 07:24 AM
Have you tried Zaino with those finishes? I'd bet it won't have the same problems ...

jp
Damn True
11-04-2005, 09:57 AM
Zaino?
Not familiar with it. Is that a wax, or a paint process?
DeepBlue68
11-04-2005, 01:48 PM
There are several different Zaino products made. I've never used any of them myself, but they're pretty popular among the car detailing crowd from what I can tell.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
Ralph LoGrasso
11-04-2005, 03:10 PM
Z3 might do the trick. Zaino is the best.
parsonsj
11-04-2005, 05:05 PM
[Zaino] ... Is that a wax, or a paint process?

Neither, really. Zaino is a polish system but isn't wax. That's why I thought it might work well with flatter paints. I love the stuff: it takes less time than ordinary waxes, lasts longer, and works better. Expensive, though.

jp