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Masking During the Anodizing Process.

Although we are chromating the parts prior to masking we are still getting some leakage under the paint or tape-especially on the threaded area. Also do you remove the chromate prior to the anodizing bath-(problem with 2011 and dulling up the surface during the etching process to remove the chromate). Any advice on specific products, application methods, etc. would be appreciated.

Tim

Mr Tim Neth
- Buffalo NY
2001

Dear Tim,

I have had good success with two products. One is a thick orange lacquer and the other is a thin orange/red color. Each work with the right application. Try Tolber Division, Hope, AR.

Stephen Massey
McCaskill Inc. - McCaskill, Arkansas
2001

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