Thank you. Not that I am aware. The parts need to be anodized to accept dye and were probably already sealed in their natural color already. You'd need to strip the anodized layer and go through the process again. There are clear "anodized" looking paints that give a similar effect though.
Thanks for the quick reply. There’s a reel I’d like to dye that is anodized and sealed without dye. To buy that exact same reel with a color is $200-300 more. Thanks again!
You did not elaborate on the part that was red and blue, end to end. Also, can a part be dyed with one color over a second color? Say red over black or green over yellow. I am thinking of an effect where a second color occasionally appears in an otherwise uniform finish.
The red and blue part was just done by dying one side partially then flipping it around and dying the other side partially. You can dye over colors but they will blend. I do not think you will get the fade through effect you mentioned.
Have you had any issues with the power supply not reaching/maintaining the desired amperage? I’m using a digital dc supply with a constant current setting but it keeps kicking me out of CC and reverts to constant voltage.
I've had that problem before as the acid solution temperature stabilizes. It often jumps around as the temperature fluctuates but levels out later. I've found on the cheaper dc power supplies like mine it's best to set it up for a lower voltage/current target to start versus trying for higher levels right off the start.
As long as the part is cleaned after sandblasting you can anodize. Clean meaning free of dirt, oil or other debris. The finish will be matte versus shiny.
Excellent Content, with Perfect Delivery💯Especially for my ADHD 🧠🤓 📍I machine Aluminum 1:25 scale auto model parts on a Mill & Lathe. My question is this; “How can you regulate the amount of color you want with a part?” Ex: Motor parts that I’m using a Butter/Yellow Anodize Dye, but I only want a very light tint of the color.. 👉Can you tell me what to tweak to do this please… Thank-U -Sir..... Respectfully, Lee aka: ZenModeling☯️
Thanks for watching. To get consistent part coloring I would use weigh out the same amount of pigment for a new batch each time after finding the right shade of tint I want and dip the parts for the same time. It will take some experimenting at first to find the amount of dye and time to get the color you want.
@@ShinyInsanity 👉I’m using a Sodium Bisulfate solution with Lead cathode strips @ 16v & 0.3amp’s for about 90 mins & using Black, Red & Gold colors + (Liquid-Nickel-Acetate-Sealer) & so far have all been 💯
Thanks bud, i want to try this at home myself.
Np. Good luck, it's not hard to do.
Finally! A straight forward how to anodize and dye aluminum video on youtube.
But what can i use other than battery acid/fluid? Any alternatives??
Thanks. I'm not sure of any other acid alternatives for anodizing. The process requires sulfuric acid hence the battery acid.
Excellent video! Can you dye aluminum parts that are anodized but we’re not dyed (still natural aluminum color)?
Thank you. Not that I am aware. The parts need to be anodized to accept dye and were probably already sealed in their natural color already. You'd need to strip the anodized layer and go through the process again. There are clear "anodized" looking paints that give a similar effect though.
Thanks for the quick reply. There’s a reel I’d like to dye that is anodized and sealed without dye. To buy that exact same reel with a color is $200-300 more. Thanks again!
No problem! What reel is it? Silver hides scratches a lot better than a lot of other colors.
You did not elaborate on the part that was red and blue, end to end. Also, can a part be dyed with one color over a second color? Say red over black or green over yellow. I am thinking of an effect where a second color occasionally appears in an otherwise uniform finish.
The red and blue part was just done by dying one side partially then flipping it around and dying the other side partially. You can dye over colors but they will blend. I do not think you will get the fade through effect you mentioned.
Have you had any issues with the power supply not reaching/maintaining the desired amperage? I’m using a digital dc supply with a constant current setting but it keeps kicking me out of CC and reverts to constant voltage.
I've had that problem before as the acid solution temperature stabilizes. It often jumps around as the temperature fluctuates but levels out later. I've found on the cheaper dc power supplies like mine it's best to set it up for a lower voltage/current target to start versus trying for higher levels right off the start.
I sandblasted me aluminum part can I now anodiz the part or does the aluminum need to be shiny
As long as the part is cleaned after sandblasting you can anodize. Clean meaning free of dirt, oil or other debris. The finish will be matte versus shiny.
How much time do you have until the aluminum doesn't accept the dye?
It's pretty much open until you seal the part with heat (i.e. boiling or steam) or it gets contaminated/dirty.
What dye do you use?
Caswell dyes.
@@ShinyInsanity What's that ?
@@masdwiky656 Name of the brand.
Excellent Content, with Perfect Delivery💯Especially for my ADHD 🧠🤓
📍I machine Aluminum 1:25 scale auto model parts on a Mill & Lathe. My question is this; “How can you regulate the amount of color you want with a part?” Ex: Motor parts that I’m using a Butter/Yellow Anodize Dye, but I only want a very light tint of the color..
👉Can you tell me what to tweak to do this please…
Thank-U -Sir..... Respectfully,
Lee aka: ZenModeling☯️
Thanks for watching. To get consistent part coloring I would use weigh out the same amount of pigment for a new batch each time after finding the right shade of tint I want and dip the parts for the same time. It will take some experimenting at first to find the amount of dye and time to get the color you want.
@@ShinyInsanity I’ve done several parts since last message & they all came out 💯 Thanks!
@@Zen_Modeling Glad to hear that!
@@ShinyInsanity
👉I’m using a Sodium Bisulfate solution with Lead cathode strips @ 16v & 0.3amp’s for about 90 mins & using Black, Red & Gold colors + (Liquid-Nickel-Acetate-Sealer) & so far have all been 💯
@@Zen_Modeling Not really familiar with the sodium bisulfate method but sounds interesting. Any videos or documentation you can share?
God darn get to it...
Get to what?