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-----Experience with Brown dye in Anodizing?
November 6, 2012
Q. Does anyone have experience with using brown dye with Type II Anodizing?
I am thinking of running some parts and dying them using the Brown GL dye that US Specialty carries. I have heard that it is a very difficult color to replicate.
Any opinions.
- Billings, Montana
A. Hi Jon.
We don't comment on particular brands and proprietaries, but it would seem to me that for a highly saturated color like brown, that you need a thick anodized layer, at least .0005", and very consistent, as well as good control of the dye and the seal. Good luck.
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November 7, 2012
A. Hi Jon,
Brown dyes are difficult to control. If you have sufficient demand for brown, consider using tin (stannous sulfate) based electrolytic coloring.
Harry
Harry Parkes
- Birmingham, UK
November 12, 2012
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