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flatline
03-30-2013, 11:48 PM
I have a couple of neo's I would like to change the color on. Any builders on here willing to help me out?
slicksteel
03-31-2013, 12:31 AM
You want them powdercoated?
flatline
03-31-2013, 01:01 AM
Whatever wont interfere with the slide motion. Or chip like basic paint. So, whatever will hold up would be fine with me I guess.
OwlsDen
03-31-2013, 04:47 AM
Whatever wont interfere with the slide motion. Or chip like basic paint. So, whatever will hold up would be fine with me I guess.

Best would be to strip the anodising and have it re anodised. It's work a chrome shop could do or point you in the right direction.
flatline
03-31-2013, 08:45 AM
Thats what I was thinking Owl. I've looked it up and it is work! So. if anyone on here does that sort of thing, and can add something to a batch of parts, let me know.
The Limey
04-01-2013, 01:48 PM
Why not do it yourself? You can find anodizing and plating kits pretty cheap and as you already have a power supply the initial outlay should be minimal.
OwlsDen
04-01-2013, 02:12 PM
Why not do it yourself? You can find anodizing and plating kits pretty cheap and as you already have a power supply the initial outlay should be minimal.

Cool idea. Have any good links to these kits?

Also copper is easy if that is a color you might like. I think you need about 2 volts and some copper. My understanding is that you can even use a week acid like vinegar.
tattood
04-01-2013, 02:48 PM
i woodnt want to risk fuckin it up. myself id much rather pay someone that has experiece with that type of thing..
The Limey
04-01-2013, 05:25 PM
Cool idea. Have any good links to these kits?



Yup (http://www.gaterosplating.co.uk/Anodising-Kit.php)
impact rotary machines
04-01-2013, 05:27 PM
When u strip anodizing you loose double the thickness of the plating in material loss.you would also need to re polish the machine out to keep the same luster.therefore the slide has a chance of becoming sloppy due to the loss of material..
OwlsDen
04-01-2013, 06:02 PM
Yup (http://www.gaterosplating.co.uk/Anodising-Kit.php)

Thank you! Great link!!
flatline
04-04-2013, 08:02 AM
That is a good link, but now Impact has me worried. Yeah, I'd rather pay someone that knew what the hell they where doing.