
plating, anodizing, & finishing Q&As since 1989
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Coloring aluminium
2002
hi,
i am a manufacturer of aluminium products.
i melt the aluminium...what should I add to change the color of aluminium....
or what is method to change the color of aluminium...
specially with the reaction of acids...
Thanks
muhammad idrees aziz- lahore,Punjab,Pakistan
2002
I've never heard of adding anything to aluminum at the melting stage to change its color. I believe that what you want to do is anodize and dye the aluminum. Read up about anodizing of aluminum. Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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