Noz Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Can you anadise the NA intake? Im unsure the material, I think its an alloy as its light, but not 100%. As its a casting, would it even work? Ideas appreciated Edited January 7, 2012 by Noz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Generally, the purer grades of aluminium produce better results and components produced from sheet or bar are better than cast items. There are around 34 different grades of cast aluminium alloys and very few are suitable for decorative/coloured anodizing. A number of cast alloys can be Hard Anodized for increased corrosion protection and wear characteristics but the surface appearance would not be considered suitable for decorative purposes. Without definite identification of the grade of alloy it is therefore difficult to predict the resultant finish. Perhaps try one piece but to get any kind on nice appearance you'd need to get them mirror polished first Edited January 8, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Good info. Maybe worth getting a spare intake and giving it ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Could be worth a try, Also if you have any welded parts you find the weld is a differant shade to the billet or rest of the casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Very interesting I will be looking out for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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