I might have the opportunity to get some pieces anodized and was wondering how this compares to powdercoat. Is it durable? I was thinking of doing my snow eliminators and some other parts. Thanks in advance.
Will anodizing repel snow like powdercoating?
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There are many opinions, here's mine, Hard-Coat type 3 anodizing will actually repel snow better... Hardcoat is only avail in a grey/black color though... SUPER tough..
Colored decretive anodizing is not at all durable, it scratches easily... sucks at snow/ice buildup avoidance.
Anodizing adds almost zero weight to the part ... nor does it add thickness.
Anodizing only works on Aluminum or Titanium parts.
Description of Type 3 ano.
http://elite-metalfinishing.com/anodizetype3.html
http://www.pioneermetal.com/finishes/hanodize.php
Colored decretive anodizing is not at all durable, it scratches easily... sucks at snow/ice buildup avoidance.
Anodizing adds almost zero weight to the part ... nor does it add thickness.
Anodizing only works on Aluminum or Titanium parts.
Description of Type 3 ano.
http://elite-metalfinishing.com/anodizetype3.html
http://www.pioneermetal.com/finishes/hanodize.php
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Surface hardness....
....aproaching that of diamonds, interesting. Would that create a problem? would the aluminumn lose its flexability? Also how big a piece could one do like a tunnel ? that seems like it would fetch quite a heafty price, interesting though.
....aproaching that of diamonds, interesting. Would that create a problem? would the aluminumn lose its flexability? Also how big a piece could one do like a tunnel ? that seems like it would fetch quite a heafty price, interesting though.
I have had an anodized tunnel for years. Tough & the snow doesn't stick. Looks great in the grey as the rest of my sled is black...
Pic? Im trying to decide if I want to powder coat or just paint/airbrush my tunnel. If this looks good and the price isn't crazy maybe its another option.
Thanks,
Nolan
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sledneck_03
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Most mountain bike handlebars, stems and seat post are anodized black. Super durable.
Send me your e-mail address & I will send pic's. They seem to be to large for me to post here.
