Where can I get my crank cover dipped in acid and anodized?

[Westy_mate]

Hey guys,
So i live in Auckland and just bought a new Crank cover (right engine cover) but the old paint has weathered off..

Where can i get my Crank cover dipped in acid and Anodized?

Its that or me sanding it back, Using thinner then priming it and painting it..

any help would be appreciated!

thanks in advance

[pete376403]

Paint stripper? Mitre 10 have some stuff called "Dads" which is pretty good with house paints and varnishes. Wash the part well with water afterward.

[Westy_mate]

Paint stripper? yeah i would prefer the Acid solution.. but again i have no idea how much that costs.

[Westy_mate]

Paint stripper? yeah i would prefer the Acid solution.. but again i have no idea how much that costs.

[imdying]

anodizing.co.nz

I was happy with the service and work.

[F5 Dave]

Anodizing only works acceptably on suitable base materials. Most cast materials don't fit the criteria. Only very recently have the Japs got cunning with their casting to take some anodizing. Think you are getting it repainted.

[Hurrie]

do you guys know anyone in christchurch who can do the job? my right engine cover has been sprayed with the wrong paint at some stage in its life and is peeling off.

[F5 Dave]

Paint selection is only 1/2 the battle. surface preparation is likely more the issue. With a decent clean & etch prime a decent rattle can (PJ1 for example do some good engine paints) would suffice. But preparation is sooo boring & seemingly unnecessary most people never bother.

I'm like most people. which is why I'm not a painter.

[tri boy]

Dipped a couple of cubes of acid into a flagon of beer one night in Waitara, things started to get outa hand and,
oh, sorry. Wrong acid.

[schrodingers cat]

You'll get a crazy finish if you acid dip and then anodise. The acid dipping will men the anodising will show the grain structure of the casting. Sounds cool, Isn't.

Why not sandblast/beadblast etc and paint/powercoat/clearcoat?

[thepom]

I had my fork legs done by canterbury powder coating....bloody good job and a good price too....

[Desmo guzzi]

Preparation is the key to a good job . I paint stripper , waterblast , and sand any rough bits and ( hate to say it ) Harley davidson branded engine paint is good shit

[Westy_mate]

haha well i did all that and it looks good! would anyone like to see it or should i wait until my bike is complete?

[Bounce001]

Have just been told about a guy in Tuakau that is doing soda blasting. Meant to be very good and brings things up to an awesome finish.

The mate that told us about him is getting some work done there and is going to let us know how it went as I have an old Bonnie that need a shit load of polishing done on it and thought this could be a great easy solution to hours of manual labour!

Will let you know when we hear back.