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MuscleRodz
02-17-2009, 11:21 AM
Anyone know where to find raw AN fittings? I have looked at all my usual sources but can't find them un-anodized.
slowcamaro
02-17-2009, 11:43 AM
I'm not sure this makes a difference, but ive heard tell of certain automotive chemicals/cleaners will strip the anodizing fairly easily.
Lowend
02-17-2009, 12:12 PM
Yep - just spray them with oven cleaner
Jim Nilsen
02-17-2009, 01:02 PM
www.blulightning.com (http://www.blulightning.com)

I have some and it works ok on most pieces. Some of the pieces will have more anodizing than others.
WS6
02-17-2009, 01:11 PM
you'll need the heavy duty oven cleaner. Also, I believe earl's will sale some of them unanodized. Do you have an Earl's catalog?
MuscleRodz
02-17-2009, 02:00 PM
Earl's does have them, thanks.
eville
02-17-2009, 03:18 PM
Aeroquip.... get ready to pay.... (maybe russell too.) get 'em at summit.
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MuscleRodz
02-17-2009, 03:20 PM
Those look to be stainless. I know they are expensive.
Takid455
02-17-2009, 06:26 PM
those are endura or nickle plated fittings. I use them b/c they are almost identical in color between manufs. unlike the blues and reds which vary in shades. cost is 20-40% more though which is 3-8 a fitting. at least what I've encountered.
DirtShark
02-17-2009, 06:45 PM
Mike, Fragola makes an anodizing remover might be a cheaper route for you.

*BTW thanks for the wheels, they turned out great.......

Bret Ervin
eville
02-17-2009, 06:51 PM
Yep, nickle plated. They hold up better than the blue and red when removing and reinstalling.
MuscleRodz
02-17-2009, 07:08 PM
Mike, Fragola makes an anodizing remover might be a cheaper route for you.

*BTW thanks for the wheels, they turned out great.......

Bret ErvinThanks again for the order. How about a thread with pics of the new Rushforths?

I need quite a few fittings so I prefer not to have to spend the extra time stripping them. Fragola sells them raw as well so I now have several options
MuscleRodz
02-17-2009, 07:12 PM
those are endura or nickle plated fittings. I use them b/c they are almost identical in color between manufs. unlike the blues and reds which vary in shades. cost is 20-40% more though which is 3-8 a fitting. at least what I've encountered.
Nickel plating won't vary by manufacturer because the process does not vary. Annodizing colors can vary between manufacturers depending on the voltage used and how thick the annodizing is applied. The thicker the darker.