Letter 676

Re-anodizing a Magnalite sauce pan

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I have a Magnalite (some kind of magnesium/aluminum alloy) saucepan that the anodized coating has been worn/scratched off. Is this something that can be repaired inexpensively? Any recommendations on how to get it done?

Rick Suk

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You can buy a brand new identical pan for far less than you could ever have it reanodized. Put it in your recycle bin.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida

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James is indeed right about the cost, Rick. Economy of scale is working against you. When the new saucepan is anodized, it is done on an automated anodizing line along with hundreds of its sisters and the labor involved is minimal. To re-anodize one is certainly going to involve an hour or more of of someone's time. Sorry for the bad news.

However! For some good news, there are those who claim that the pan is fine without the anodizing. Please review this article:

Magnalite Professional Cookware - Legend or Myth?


Ted Mooney, P.E. 
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey

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