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Hey I'm new to this forum and got a question concerning the removal of titanium anodization.
I'v recently purchased a lion steel "Barlow slim" slip joint folder. I got the blue anodized version for the milling pattern I wanted was not available in blank titanium.
Even though I actually like the color I'd like to remove it since it just dosent go along with the other edc items I carry.
I think my only option would be chemicly removing it, for I dont think sanding will get into all the milled areas of the scales and I dont have access to a sandblasting set-up.
I'v seen Whink rust remover beeing recommend a lot.
However I unfortunately cant get a hold of this stuff for in europe cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid ( the main ingredient of Whink rust remover) seem to be banned.
Frankly i wouldn't wanna bother with this stuff anyway, because hydrofluoric acid even though quite diluted in this cleaner is just nasty stuff.
I think it's not actually all that corrosive on organic compounds but therefore highly toxic.
It gets absorbd trough your skin almost instantly and even small exposures can be fatal if not treated immediately. (for comparison you can submerge your entire hand in sulfiric acid or hydrochloric acid and be fine as long as you quickly rins it of afterwards).
So whink rust remover isn't an option.
Does anyone have experience with other acids ore corrosive compounds in general instead to remove titanium anodization?
Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and lye fore example are widly available where i live.
I don't have any anodized titanium pices to test and I don't wanna ruin my knife so i'd like to gather some information first.
If you have any experience on this topic or can point me towards some information i'd love to here about it.
looking forward to your answers!
(sorry for my grammer/spelling .....english isn't my first language)
I'v recently purchased a lion steel "Barlow slim" slip joint folder. I got the blue anodized version for the milling pattern I wanted was not available in blank titanium.
Even though I actually like the color I'd like to remove it since it just dosent go along with the other edc items I carry.
I think my only option would be chemicly removing it, for I dont think sanding will get into all the milled areas of the scales and I dont have access to a sandblasting set-up.
I'v seen Whink rust remover beeing recommend a lot.
However I unfortunately cant get a hold of this stuff for in europe cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid ( the main ingredient of Whink rust remover) seem to be banned.
Frankly i wouldn't wanna bother with this stuff anyway, because hydrofluoric acid even though quite diluted in this cleaner is just nasty stuff.
I think it's not actually all that corrosive on organic compounds but therefore highly toxic.
It gets absorbd trough your skin almost instantly and even small exposures can be fatal if not treated immediately. (for comparison you can submerge your entire hand in sulfiric acid or hydrochloric acid and be fine as long as you quickly rins it of afterwards).
So whink rust remover isn't an option.
Does anyone have experience with other acids ore corrosive compounds in general instead to remove titanium anodization?
Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and lye fore example are widly available where i live.
I don't have any anodized titanium pices to test and I don't wanna ruin my knife so i'd like to gather some information first.
If you have any experience on this topic or can point me towards some information i'd love to here about it.
looking forward to your answers!
(sorry for my grammer/spelling .....english isn't my first language)