Seeking help/input with anodizing aluminum??

[scmurs]

Hey everyone,

We're trying to expand the offerings of our products with some different color choices for our anodized aluminum parts. I had some of our Nytro steering post relocators anodized red and blue and was not very happy with the results. See here:

The color in the photo isn't perfect, but, as you can see, the red aint red, and the blue isn't Yamaha blue. So, what I'm looking for is an anodizing source that knows what I mean when I say "Yamaha Blue" or "Red". Am I asking too much?? I get a little anal about these things, but we want to put out products that everyone will be 110% satisfied with.

Thanks in advance for any help or input.

scmurs

 

[WhistlerCowboy]

They look good!Its a challenge to match colors for powder as well as anodizing.Is there anyway to get a custom mix to match?

 

[scmurs]

I b!tched about the outcome to my anodizer, he just shrugged his shoulders at me.

Been looking into doing it myself at our shop, but my time is better spent on the CNC machines. I guess I want it perfect. No fun being me some days.

 

[Hrt Offroad]

I b!tched about the outcome to my anodizer, he just shrugged his shoulders at me.

Been looking into doing it myself at our shop, but my time is better spent on the CNC machines. I guess I want it perfect. No fun being me some days.

I know the feeling...some days I just wish that I could be the "good enough" guy...but I don't think it will ever happen