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Old 06-11-2006, 11:45 AM
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Default Re: Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda) Alternative

Right - use the Caswell de-oxidizer and de-smut. They sell it separately. I never used it before but I tried it recently. I didn't notice any difference in my results but I use strictly 6061 and I think the desmut removes surface copper, which I don't think 6061 has much of anyway. I just go right from Spray Nine and rinse really well to the anodizing tank.

Sage
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