isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Can anyone recommend somewhere that does anodising at a decent price? There was a guy I used previously to do a set of forks who was recommended by Mr Read but I've emailed him since and had no reply. I googled few places and sent them enquiries but have heard nothing back so I can only assume they're not interested in such a small order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 found myself in the same boat, looked online and had no luck with replies. tried having a scour around local industrial estates? there might be a small place that can sort you out, that don't advertise much i've found google to be a bit biased towards bigger the companies nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Got a really good contact for this recently, they do the anodising for Renthal, and are based around Manchester. Can I remember who it is? No Bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 what are you anodizing? If its not that big its easy to do it your self, was going to do it my self but never got round to it :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Got a really good contact for this recently, they do the anodising for Renthal, and are based around Manchester. Can I remember who it is? No Bugger. S'alright Adam, found the contact details for Steve now. He had problems with Hotmail so changed email, hopefully hear back from him but if not I'll be on the phone pestering you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just did a quick search and found it was Colour Anodising in Radcliffe, Manc that do Renthals stuff but that's one of the places I emailed. Found some older posts on MX forums that says they do a great job but have a minimum order of £75+VAT. Useful if anyone ever wants to go in on a group purchase and send them a load of stuff in one hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 That rings a bell - both the name and pricing... The quality of the stuff I saw was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Will see what the crack is with Steve then, if his price is up there for the stuff I'm after I may give them a ring to see what the £75 will cover. Worst case I'll have to find some other bits to bulk it up (inspired frame and forks, cough, cough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Had a scandalously good price from him, just need to source some bars then I can get everything posted off. Pimp Marino will be pimp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 This may sounds bizarre, but what sort of price are you looking at to get frames and forks anodised, as opposed to a fair few smaller parts such as bars, levers and pedal etc... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I wouldn't think it'd be much. I'll be getting some forks, stem, bars and caliper bore cap done for £25 plus return postage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleys sugden Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 can you link the website Dave? sounds awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 He hasn't got a website as such, just his email stevebarry1978@googlemail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I recently got a quote for £50 for a frame to be anodised flat black. Very interested to get my frame done that cheaply though! Might have to send off an email , cheers isitafox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 If you want to see his previous work he did this for Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Very glad to know Steve's still on it - he's done some superb stuff for me in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Awesome, ill look into it! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Out of interest, does he acid dip/prep the items first? I assume it costs more if you provide a powdercoated part rather than just raw etc.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 When I sent him my old Ashton forks (the ones Superlight has for sale on here) I stripped the paint but he said they didn't have to be perfect as he has to blast them prior to anodising. The finish is all down to the prep so he has to make sure there is an even finish on beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Out of interest, does he acid dip/prep the items first? I assume it costs more if you provide a powdercoated part rather than just raw etc.? I emailed him asking this exact same question, his reply: We have no paint stripping facilities. We have acids which will dissolve metals and human flesh but paint is an anodisers worst nightmare. It will need to be totally stripped of every speck in every corner or the anodising will end up spotty. You can't just blast the paint off either or you end up pushing particles of paint into the aluminium which just causes more problems. Anybody suggest a good way of stripping it so it will be 100% clean? Ps: Thanks for this thread Dave been looking for a decent anodising company for ages! Edited January 24, 2013 by Sam T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 It will need to be totally stripped of every speck in every corner or the anodising will end up spotty. You can't just blast the paint off either or you end up pushing particles of paint into the aluminium which just causes more problems. Anybody suggest a good way of stripping it so it will be 100% clean?! I'm assuming nitromors? And then potentially sanding? I would like to know how to get a perfect prep service too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I nitromorsed (the good stuff) then wire wooled to smooth up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Very interested in getting my frame and fork done now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Very interested in getting my frame and fork done now... You'd still have to raw it first, and once you go through all that effort you'll want to keep that gorgeous frame raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I nitromorsed (the good stuff) then wire wooled to smooth up By 'the good stuff' which do you mean haha- I see B&Q sell one relatively cheap... How much do you think you'd need in order to do a 24" frame? (ml or even l) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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