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Old 11-06-2007, 07:29 PM   #1
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Hey guys, how are you deanodizing parts? I have AX10 and want to get rid of all the green for my scale build.
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Old 11-06-2007, 07:47 PM   #2
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Try some Easy Off oven cleaner.
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Try some Easy Off oven cleaner.
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Old 11-06-2007, 07:57 PM   #4
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how long should i let it sit for?
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Old 11-06-2007, 07:58 PM   #5
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JIA suggests using Greased Lightning...says it works great.
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i used the easy off yellow can, supposidly its the only one that works, but it did tarnish my metal, i just painted over it you could polish them after
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Greased Lightning or Whink Rust Stain Remover work very well.

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Old 11-06-2007, 09:28 PM   #8
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Anodizing doesn't need to be removed before powdercoat does it? Just thought I'd tag my question on here rather than start a new topic.
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Old 11-06-2007, 09:32 PM   #9
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Let the lye (easy off) sit on there for about 5-10 minutes depending on the depth of the ano and tempurature. Don't brethe the vapors or get the lye on your skin. Wipe it off every few minutes and see if it has hit metal yet. As soon as it is clean hit it with baking soda and water to polish and neutralize the lye. If you let it sit too long it will pit and corrode the aluminum too much.
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If you let it sit too long it will pit and corrode the aluminum too much.
learned that the hard way
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Greased Lightning

Even RCCaraction did a piece on it.
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Old 11-07-2007, 11:42 AM   #12
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But does it dis-color the alumium and how long did you let it soak for
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In the whink rust remover
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Old 11-07-2007, 12:06 PM   #14
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Depends some times you just have to poor it on and let it sit for a couple of seconds.
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Old 11-07-2007, 01:29 PM   #15
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Id use Dran-o sink clog remover. Worked amazing and left a mirror finnish. I let them sit for about 45 mins.
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greaed lightning by far the best. non-toxic, won't corrode alum., will look good unless parts are made of cheap alum. i'd only use easy-off to strip chrome off of plastic. also depending on anodizing, only take 10-15 min to strip, rinse off. you can polish it to a shine with some alum. polish.
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Where can you pick up greased lightning? Whats its normal use?
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Old 11-07-2007, 04:15 PM   #18
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Its a degeaser. You can find it in walmart in the cleaning isle or in the automitive section.

It can also be found at most auto parts stores.
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Id use Dran-o sink clog remover. Worked amazing and left a mirror finnish. I let them sit for about 45 mins.
What drain-o gel or just the old straight liquid
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Old 11-07-2007, 05:38 PM   #20
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I just did my axial kit a minute ago(don't tell my boss) I used a bead blaster, worked very well and left that nice matte finish on the aluminum.
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