I had all my aluminium brackets, spacers and general bits hard gold
anodised. It cost around 40 to have about 200 bits done. Where they are to
be bonded I remove the anodising. I have done the same thing again on my new
kit. I didn't have high stress bits like the wing attach brackets anodised
as I am uncertain if this reduces the strength. However I am sure that an
anodised bracket is more airworthy than one which is corroded.
I also use alodining after scrubbing with Ajax. I have used clear laquer on
some parts treated in this way.
I am lucky that on the Ban-bi kit the steel parts come already plated or
painted.
Jerry
LTS@avnet.co.uk
http://www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: John Wigney <johnwigney@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Identifying Alu and Steel parts
> I can recommend powder coating for many of the metal parts, steel or
> aluminium. It is not cheap but when done by a professional company, it
> is very tough and almost indestructible. I have had to grind it off in
> some places and it is hard work. Gloss finish is very good. There are
> various powder choices but polyester is an all purpose finish usually
> available in black, white and assorted other colours if desired.
>
> Cheers, John
>
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