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mx · 03-02-2006, 07:37 AM

First I have to warn you, Al and Cu don't mix well even if it's anodized and you use anti-corrosive liquids in the water. If you're running a storm or some other block with narrow jets/channels, save yourself the trouble and look for another rad or another block since it will clog up pretty fast.

Google it!
You should really research the topic before you start mixing acids with strong electricity or it could blow up in your face.

Aluminum reacts with air and builds up a skin, kinda like natural anodization. Thats why it loses its shine after a while. You need to remove this layer before you anodize or it wont work very well. Since you can't just sand it away you'll have to get some strong chemicals to clean it. You need to do this just before you anodize it or will build up a new layer and mess up the anodization.

Anodizing at home isn't very hard if you just want to change the color of something. But you want a really good anodization thats durable, not just a new color. I suggest that you hire a pro with the right equipment and knowledge. It will probably be cheaper than buying all the chemicals and you'll get a durable anodization.

If you still want to anodize at home, I suggest that you practice on other parts before you do the rad, use lots of anti-corrosive stuff like zerex in the loop and change water and clean the system often.

03-02-2006, 07:37 AM	#3
mx Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 73	Re: Anodization First I have to warn you, Al and Cu don't mix well even if it's anodized and you use anti-corrosive liquids in the water. If you're running a storm or some other block with narrow jets/channels, save yourself the trouble and look for another rad or another block since it will clog up pretty fast. Google it! You should really research the topic before you start mixing acids with strong electricity or it could blow up in your face. Aluminum reacts with air and builds up a skin, kinda like natural anodization. Thats why it loses its shine after a while. You need to remove this layer before you anodize or it wont work very well. Since you can't just sand it away you'll have to get some strong chemicals to clean it. You need to do this just before you anodize it or will build up a new layer and mess up the anodization. Anodizing at home isn't very hard if you just want to change the color of something. But you want a really good anodization thats durable, not just a new color. I suggest that you hire a pro with the right equipment and knowledge. It will probably be cheaper than buying all the chemicals and you'll get a durable anodization. If you still want to anodize at home, I suggest that you practice on other parts before you do the rad, use lots of anti-corrosive stuff like zerex in the loop and change water and clean the system often.