Summary for anodized look paint Discussion
Anodized look paint was the focus of this thread, with Ted Jensen asking for the name of a spray product that could mimic anodized aluminum and also asking what anodizing a mid-tower aluminum computer case might cost. Tegan Ollie answered that the spray paint he was looking for was made by Eastwood and could be bought online or at some automotive parts stores. Tegan said the finish was very durable in his experience, citing a drum kit and chromed car parts that held up for years, though the gold version looked more bright yellow than true gold. He also noted that cans were about $8.95 in 2003. In a 2023 update, finishing.com said Eastwood anodized/translucent finishes were harder to find, but VHT Anodized Color Coat and Dupli-Color Metalcast were both popular for achieving the same look. The excerpt does not provide a cost estimate for actual anodizing a computer case.
Q. I saw a spray paint that gave the look of anodized aluminum to any surface. Does anybody know the name of the product of where I can buy it? On the reverse side, how much would a typical anodizing treatment cost for a mid-tower aluminum computer case?
Thanks,
Ted Jensen
– West Allenhurst, New Jersey
2003
A. There are lots of manufacturers of spray paint which simulates the look of anodizing, Ted. Here are some of them ⇨
Anodizing can be done at reasonable cost when done in volume, and it has advantages over paint in some applications, but when you’re talking one unit with its setup cost, minimum lot charge, etc., it would probably be a couple of hundred dollars, vs. a spray can for $20 or so.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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A. Hi!
The spray paint you’re looking for is made by Eastwood.
You can buy it online, or at some automotive parts stores. I’ve seen this used on my brother’s drum kit. He used red over the chrome, and after 20 years (NO KIDDING!) it looks brand new.
Also, a friend of ours used it on his car’s chromed parts (chrome strips, wheels, etc.) in gold. It never chipped, peeled, or faded, but the gold turned out more of a bright yellow color instead of the gold it was supposed to be. Anyways, this stuff is VERY durable and striking in appearance. Far as I know they have red, blue, and gold at this time.
One can *should* finish your speakers. Cans run about $8.95 each [2003 prices].
Best Wishes,
Tegan Ollie [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
– Oak Harbor, Washington, USA
Update Nov. 2023
A. We don’t easily find those Eastwood anodized/translucent finishes anymore (although they may exist), but both
VHT Anodized Color Coat
⇦ on
or
Amazon [affil link] and
Dupli-color Metalcast
⇦ on
or
Amazon [affil link] are very big into this look.
Luck & Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
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finishing.com – Pine Beach, New Jersey
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