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  1. 9th February 2011, 12:27 PM #1
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    I’m giving anodizing a go so far with very limited success. This is what I have done. I have used an old battery all cleaned out covered ¾ of the base with lead for the neg side. First I used 30% sulphuric acid but that didn’t work so I went to 100%. I use aluminium wire for the pos side. Before I put the aluminium in I dip it in caustic soda. Then into the sulphuric acid and turn the charger on, then it starts to bubble up. I let it go for about 45 minutes then dip it into distilled water then into the colour. (I am using rite powder with water) I leave it for 20 minutes. Some time it takes but mostly it don’t. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
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    I have had a look at this before. I have tryed a new dye and it worked. If I find time this week end I will try some more. Thanks
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    Also make sure you rinse well between the caustic soda and the sulphuric acid - the best way is a hand spray thingy of distilled water.
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    Nice avatar there Dave

    Have you had any success yet? Remember, no photos means it didn't happen
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    Remember, no photos means it didn't happen[/QUOTE]
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    Hey Dave,

    You having a win yet ?? I need to come and catch up, with a couple of frothys or maybe Bundys

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