I went into the only steel supply shop in town to order some anodized 6061 square tubing for a cab protector/headache rack. They said they can't get anodized 6061, it's unavailable. They can't get 6063 at all either, unavailable.
the only thing I can get is regular 6061 stock. I would get it anodized after fabrication but most places don't have a tank big enough to fit a full sized cab protector. my question is this........................................
couldn't a guy build one with regular 6061 stock, polish it, then clearcoat it ?
there must be a way to seal it without powdercoating etc. I herd there might be an anodizing spray you can buy. The guy said it's not nearly as good but would do the trick. Is there an anodizing spray ? I understand they use electical current when a part is anodized but I'm looking for any solutions. sending it out to get anodized is not an option. the part would be too expensive to ship(8 hr. travel time one way) and the part is too big for them to anodize. I might build my own tank to anodize the parts before I fabricate. Is this my only option ? I don't have the room and it would cost money(the tank would have to be long, to fit my largest piece, approx. 72 ")
can anyone help me? Ive been banging my head off the wall for a couple nights now. The guy at the steel supply said it would be fine to use regular 6061, just polish it after and good to go. I thought aluminum starts to oxidize rait away after polishing. Thats where the clearcoat comes in. I live in the middle of British Columbia, approx.8 hours away from any ocean or salt water. tell me what you think. How long does it take to oxidize(dull) after polishing? Bang Bang................Bang Bang...........please help.
the only thing I can get is regular 6061 stock. I would get it anodized after fabrication but most places don't have a tank big enough to fit a full sized cab protector. my question is this........................................
couldn't a guy build one with regular 6061 stock, polish it, then clearcoat it ?
there must be a way to seal it without powdercoating etc. I herd there might be an anodizing spray you can buy. The guy said it's not nearly as good but would do the trick. Is there an anodizing spray ? I understand they use electical current when a part is anodized but I'm looking for any solutions. sending it out to get anodized is not an option. the part would be too expensive to ship(8 hr. travel time one way) and the part is too big for them to anodize. I might build my own tank to anodize the parts before I fabricate. Is this my only option ? I don't have the room and it would cost money(the tank would have to be long, to fit my largest piece, approx. 72 ")
can anyone help me? Ive been banging my head off the wall for a couple nights now. The guy at the steel supply said it would be fine to use regular 6061, just polish it after and good to go. I thought aluminum starts to oxidize rait away after polishing. Thats where the clearcoat comes in. I live in the middle of British Columbia, approx.8 hours away from any ocean or salt water. tell me what you think. How long does it take to oxidize(dull) after polishing? Bang Bang................Bang Bang...........please help.
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