Henkel Alodine

[Nuvole]

Henkel Alodine

Have anyone here tried DIY re-coating aluminum frame with this chemical?
I've very tempted to try, but shipping a pint across the pond cost me over $150  

[Nuvole]

77 reader and no reply, guess no one tried it.
Now what do you fellow use to restore corroded reels?

[Dominick]

Nuvole:  Check out this thread.  Never heard of Henkel Alodine.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1362.0 Dominick

[alantani]

yeah, never heard of it before.  if it adds more than a couple of thousanths of an inch with of coating, it could create problems with the fit.  is it a dipping process or spray?

[Gman_WC]

For that amount of coin I think that I'd just buy another frame or rings.
So of my friends that restore old cars have had old parts rechromed.
-g

[Nuvole]

yeah, never heard of it before.  if it adds more than a couple of thousanths of an inch with of coating, it could create problems with the fit.  is it a dipping process or spray?

Its an anodizing process....

[Bryan Young]

Nope, I'll leave the anodizing process for the experts.  Sometimes you can get in a batch of other parts at a reasonable price.  Here is what I've found on the internet for DIYs http://www.focuser.com/anodize.html.

Like Alan said, a couple thousand's of an inch could make a difference.

[Nuvole]

Not successful so far, the liquid just slid off smooth surface 

[ACDIII]

For a product description, Google the NSN (National Stock Number) listed on the tube.