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Aluminum stain or dye

2003

I'm searching for an aluminum stain or dye, that may provide an alternative to anodizing. The finish needs to be of high quality.

Robert Woodland
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Black colour for aluminum(direct):
ammonium molybdate........10-20 gm
ammonium chloride.........5-15 gm
water.....................1 lit
Hot immersion!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2003

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