Your hinges are treated so no need to Alodine.
In the UK, Alodine is pretty hard to come by due to shipping regulations. I
have 5 litres of the stuff (and metal prep) which I am not likely to use so
could spare a litre - you will only need 500ml.
Whereabouts are you ?
Carl
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Sivier" <rick.sivier@btinternet.com>
Subject: Treating aluminium bits
> Folks,
>
> I need a bit of advice. I am preparing to fix the hinges on my trim tabs
> and I just reread the recent thread about alodyning/anodising any
aluminium
> parts. Should I be doing something with my hinges before I bond them in?
I
> spoke to my inspector and he did not think it was necessary for the
hinges,
> but I would be grateful for your opinions.
>
> As a follow-up question - I understand that you can do alodyning yourself,
> but what do I need to get to do it and where can I get the stuff from?
(I'm
> in the UK, by the way).
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick Sivier
>
>
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