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bbotts77
11-12-2013, 02:18 PM
If I were to get a raw polished body anodized without any color, would it still have a nice polished look to it or would it dull a bit? I've seen some spectacularly glossy colors, but I don't think I've seen a nice shiny clear ano job before. I'd like to keep my aluminum minimag and RT Classic bodies with the nice polished look, but the maintenance is a bear. Anyone have any gloss clear pics?
C_losjoker
11-12-2013, 03:31 PM
You would still be able to have the polish. The ano guy likely will mirror polish it up before ano.
BLachance75
11-13-2013, 01:57 AM
It does get a little dull. It is definitely not a mirror finish. I can try to get some pictures tomorrow to show mine. Perhaps getting a clear powder coat would be better but I don't know.
need4reebs
11-13-2013, 03:46 AM
best option for you would be to ask Caustic Customs....he would know for sure.
FormulaZR
11-13-2013, 05:42 PM
What about just using something like Sharkhide?
athomas
11-13-2013, 09:01 PM
You can get a really nice shiny anodize finish, but it has to be done by a professional with the proper tools. It requires an acid dip immediately prior to the anno bath. The required acid dip is very dangerous because it gives off toxic vapors. Immediately following the bath, the part needs to be cleaned and then anodized quickly to prevent normal surface oxidizing that naturally occurs on aluminum. In order to perform these processes, the anodizer needs very controlled work areas and heavy duty equipment, which eliminates most back yard anodizers from the equation.
PrecisionPowder
11-17-2013, 04:28 PM
If you want to have it polished and sent up here I can put a 100% gloss crystal clear on it. The clear I use is so glossy it looks wet.

https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q86/s720x720/563680_10151990677974879_1958687756_n.jpg

Ignore the dust on this, it was windy that day
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q71/s720x720/549546_10151839490614879_1321796598_n.jpg
need4reebs
11-17-2013, 05:57 PM
[QUOTE=PrecisionPowder;2844869]If you want to have it polished and sent up here I can put a 100% gloss crystal clear on it. The clear I use is so glossy it looks wet.

do you have any pics of tha crystal clear that your talking about?:clap::clap:
PrecisionPowder
11-18-2013, 07:48 AM
[QUOTE=PrecisionPowder;2844869]If you want to have it polished and sent up here I can put a 100% gloss crystal clear on it. The clear I use is so glossy it looks wet.

do you have any pics of tha crystal clear that your talking about?:clap::clap:

Its on both of those items, I don't often use it over plain polished parts but I can figure out a way to show you on a chrome tube this week
bbotts77
11-18-2013, 11:03 AM
If you want to have it polished and sent up here I can put a 100% gloss crystal clear on it. The clear I use is so glossy it looks wet.
I like this idea. It sounds a lot less expensive than my other option.
kwik175
11-18-2013, 09:17 PM
That Karta body gun is mine and I can attest that it truly does look wet and about 3" thick. Its a great gloss and durable.
PrecisionPowder
12-12-2013, 07:54 PM
I like this idea. It sounds a lot less expensive than my other option.

It probably is, I am not sure what your current quoted price is but I feel like this will be significantly less expensive.


That Karta body gun is mine and I can attest that it truly does look wet and about 3" thick. Its a great gloss and durable.

I loved that gun, its so glossy I could take a picture of myself in it. Damn dust though shows right up on it