How to remove anodizing!

Rhesus Feces

Rhesus Feces

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You tell me!:D

I'd like to remove the anodizing from the thumbstud and spacers on a Sebenza, is there a simple solution that doesn't require power tools, toxic chemicals, or hours and hours of manual labor?

Thanks!!!
 
The best solution could be expensive, as you need to contact a company that applies anodic finishes.

They can dip the parts into a vat and reverse the process, whereby the metal parts become free of any coloration.

From the anodizer's standpoint, it's basically doing someone a favor for a price. And even then, you hope they don't lose any of the parts.
 
its part of the surface.. thats all anodized parts are like a painted surface fine grit sandpaper will do the trick.
 
I removed the finish off of my United Fred Carter knife. I used 600 grit sandpaper. But it does take quite a while! Proabably about 6 hours in all. But I am very happy with the finish. In fact it's just a notch below a mirror polished handle! Hope this helps!

Ryan W
 
If you have a good anodized surface with a good
chemical seal you will have a hard time sanding
through the coating- aluminum oxide is almost
as hard as diamond. A good anodized coat is at
least 7/10 of a mil (thousandth) thick and
should have been sealed with a hot nickle sulfate
solution at 180 degrees F(or better still a cold
nickel fluoride seal-I have seen such coatings
pass through a 5000 hr salt spray test with no
corrosion). Needless to say they are difficult to
strip using strong chemical deoxidizers and etch
solutions.^20
 
You might contact CRK and explain you want a thumb stud and spacers with out anodize. They may be willing to help.
 
.45acp,

I had the same thought as you, but he would then need to send the knife to them. The thumb lug can't be replaced by the user, as it is press fit into the blade. However, I do believe CRK would be willing to do the changes if he sends them the knife. In the end that might be the easiest solution.
 
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