Sequel anodized coating removal & Brushed *UPDATED W/ PICS*

[neffarious]

So my sequel scales are starting to wear. I was going to replace them but finances just don't line up to do that with Christmas around the corners and vacations for the family looming. I was thinking about taking them apart and removing the anodized coating chemically using one of the methods on the net. Has anyone done this? If so what does the aluminum look like under neath? I was thinking of doing a brushed finish like you would see on stainless and then put the black g10 inserts back in for a nice contrast. It is a satin blade.

 

[neffarious]

I finally did it. Here she is:





I think she is beautiful in Brushed aluminum.

 

[Redmasta]

Looks great, the g10 insert really makes it work. Did you put on a clear coat of some sort to prevent it from oxidizing with use?

 

[neffarious]

Nope. If it oxides and gets uglyI can just remove it like I removed the anodizing.

 

[nickites]

What did you use to strip the coating?

 

[neffarious]

Liquid plumber. It melted it off. Any commercial Lye based de-greaser will work as well, but i had liquid plumber on hand

 

[PaulTR]

That's gorgeous! I'm curious to know if this would work on a 940 Osborne, a Presidio, or any other aluminum handled Benchmade.

 

[neffarious]

As long as it's anodized it will. Won't work on DLC, paint or other coatings.

 

[PaulTR]

As long as it's anodized it will. Won't work on DLC, paint or other coatings.

Thanks for the info! I'm not brave enough to try it on any of my Benchmade's, but still good to know for the future.

 

[DollarB53]

I noticed you put all the hardware on backwards. Was that a mistake, or are you a lefty?

 

[neffarious]

It's not backwards, its upside down.

 

[db_sharply]

Looks great! What did it take to take out the g10 inserts?

 

[neffarious]

I didn't. There was no need. Lye doesn't eat plastic.