First attempt

[Diabolical]

I tried the system out today..
I have a problem with my rectifier.. I cant get the volts where I need them..
I am going to buy a new one..
Anyway.. It still didn't come out bad :)

A 6" x 6" plate I used on my cnc machine framing
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=790
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=790

Needs to be cleaned
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=789
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=789

System all wired up
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=788
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=788

De-Greasing Tank
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=787
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=787

Distilled Water Tank
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=786
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=786

Aluminum De-Oxidizing Tank
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=785
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=785

Acid (for Anodizing)
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=784
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=784

Violet DS Dye
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=783
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=783

Sealing Tank
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=782
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=782

Piece after some buffing
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=781
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=781

Me.. Getting ready to die!!
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=780
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=780

Soaking in the De-Greaser Tank for 5 min. @ 140 Deg F
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=779
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=779

Soak in the Distilled Water (quick wash)
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=777
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=777

Sitting in the Aluminum De-Oxidizing Tank for 3 min. @ 110 Deg F
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=776
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=776

Acid Bath @ 75 Deg F for 45 min (Current set at 4.5 amps per sq ft)
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=775
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=775

As you can see.. I could get the required 9 amps I was looking for and the volts
wouldn't quite reach 12 ether.. I have an issue with this rectifier..
I will fix it later..
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=774
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=774

Soaking in the Dye
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=773
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=773

Sealing the Dye
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=772
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=772

[Diabolical]

The final product
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=771
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=771

Another view
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=770
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=770

And one more
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=769
http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=769

Over all.. I am very happy with the results..
My rectifier is the reason I didn't get a smooth, even color finish.
On top of that.. I didn't put any real effort in cleaning and polishing the piece
before I tested.. Because..this is only a test..

Now I know exactly what I need to do..
This is going to get fun :)

Mike

[XonSPRAY]

i would be anodizing random thing through out the house..lol
my girl would KILL me if i could do that...:laughoutloud:

[sgblazer2]

looks good for the first attempt mike!! im with xonspray, i would be coloring anything i could find...lol

[85cam]

That is sexy! You can do other colrs as well right? I mostly see purple but can you do a flat pink? I will show pics in a bit of why pink

[Diabolical]

I can buy over 256 colors and mix up even more!

[dand355]

looks good for the first attempt mike!! im with xonspray, i would be coloring anything i could find...lol

not bad looks good, purple great save that color for mr peewee

[Star]

looking good mike
looks like you are
going to have a lot of fun

[az03sonoma]

Nice purple cable tray coupling :cool4: We are installing a MRI system at Phoenix Children's Hospital, you just gave a great idea on how to make our exposed cable tray look awesome :10: . I think you'll a larger area to dip a 10' section though :laughoutloud:

Tony

[Diabolical]

Yes.. They are cable tray couplings.. We had a bunch left over along with the tray..
So.. you guessed it.. Brought it ti my shop! ;)

[434 smallblock]

nice man keeep it up

[Mezmorized]

Any site on what is needed and how to's? I'd give that a try :)

[Diabolical]

Look here
http://www.s10racer.com/board/showthread.php?t=501