Anondize Backplate?

[vel525]

Hi All,

I've noticed that several places are selling anondized AL BPs these days. I already have a regular AL BP and figure getting it anondized will protect it from the saltwater. Has anyone gotten their AL BPs anondized or know where I can get this done? Thanks in advance.

Victor

 

[JeffG]

Why bother. The outside of the AL plate oxidizes and then the rest of the plate is protected.

 

[vel525]

oh, i thought the saltwater would ruse the AL plate. so not worth it?

 

[Jimmer]

Nope, not worth the cost, unless you have a homebrew anodozing setup in your garage. The oxidation that forms on the surface of the aluminum will protect it.

 

[captain]

Aluminum doesn't in the the way steel does. It won't turn red or brown. You may get some white aluminum oxide deposits in places that trap moisture such as where the webbing passes through the slots. Just rinse it well and dry it.

 

[vel525]

Cool, thanks! I did find one metal place locally and they quoted me $200+ for some hard coating for 2 plates...no thanks!
I did notice the white alumin oxide deposits and I thought getting it anondized would protect it. Well, sounds like I don't need it.
Thanks for fhe quick replies!

 

[The Kraken]

Anodization is extremely expensive if done in one's or twozies . . .

Good info above.

the K

 

[OH-JJ]

If you want to do it at home here are a few links for Type II, I would love to do type III just for the added durablity, and because I am a geek that way.

http://www.focuser. com/atm/anodize/ anodize99. html
http://www.bryanpry or.com/Anodizing .php
http://astro. neutral.org/ anodise.shtml

 

[vel525]

If you want to do it at home here are a few links for Type II, I would love to do type III just for the added durablity, and because I am a geek that way.

http://www.focuser. com/atm/anodize/ anodize99. html
http://www.bryanpry or.com/Anodizing .php
http://astro. neutral.org/ anodise.shtml

thanks for the links. hmmm, this might be a fun little winter project.