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Arno P
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject: Marquee LC Housing black |
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Just wondering....Heard the idea of painting the inner LC parts (except the optical  ) black for a better performance since several other pj's got this....
Any experience/advice doing this in a 9500LC ?
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Arno P
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Nashou66 wrote: | it would have to be glycol resistant paint arno.
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I know...that was the part I worried about (I expect there's a black anodized layer in the other ones)
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bbfarmht
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| Arno P wrote: | | Nashou66 wrote: | it would have to be glycol resistant paint arno.
Athanasios |
I know...that was the part I worried about (I expect there's a black anodized layer in the other ones) |
Arno maybe there is someone in your area who does anodizing? Or there are anodizing kits you can buy online.
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Arno P
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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| bbfarmht wrote: | | Arno P wrote: | | Nashou66 wrote: | it would have to be glycol resistant paint arno.
Athanasios |
I know...that was the part I worried about (I expect there's a black anodized layer in the other ones) |
Arno maybe there is someone in your area who does anodizing? Or there are anodizing kits you can buy online. |
I am not so sure if those kits will be ok since I think it's and electrical/chemical/temperature related process...
Was wondering if anyone did it before...
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bbfarmht
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wouldn't hurt to get a hold of someone who does do it and ask. Not being a smart a$$ just being practical!
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| Quote: | Aluminium anodizing is usually performed in an acid solution which slowly dissolves the aluminium oxide. The acid action is balanced with the oxidation rate to form a coating with microscopic pores, 10-150 nm in diameter.[5] These pores are what allows the electrolyte solution and current to reach the aluminium substrate and continue growing the coating to greater thickness beyond what is produced by autopassivation.[6] However, these same pores will later permit air or water to reach the substrate and initiate corrosion if not sealed. They are often filled with colored dyes and/or corrosion inhibitors before sealing. Because the dye is only superficial, the underlying oxide may continue to provide corrosion protection even if minor wear and scratches may break through the dyed layer.
Conditions such as electrolyte concentration, acidity, solution temperature, and current must be controlled to allow the formation of a consistent oxide layer. Harder, thicker films tend to be produced by more dilute solutions at lower temperatures with higher voltages and currents. The film thickness can range from under 0.5 micrometers for bright decorative work up to 150 micrometers for architectural applications.
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just somthin I found on the fly.
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stefuel
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I would experiment with some black epoxy paint. Paint a small part with it, let it cure past the spec sheet. If the spec sheet says it's fully cured in 24 hrs wait 48 hrs then let it soak in coolant for a week or two. Pull it out and see if the paint has softened. Another option would be to pick up some fuel proof model airplane paint in spray can form. That stuff is good for nitro-methane. I doubt coolant will harm it.
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bbfarmht
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now why didn't I think of that I used to be into r/c cars and use to paint my own cars
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POR-15 is damned tough stuff too if you apply it to the metal right.
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