Re: My first Ano - Am I color blind?
The color you get in the dyeing process is dependant on almost every other factor in the anodizing process. I'd say the color in the picture is probably within the capabilities of the yellow dye but you left it in too long which resulted in dark yellow to orange.
You'll need to get the dye up to between 120-140 F dip the part and check the color - maybe as much as every few seconds until it is the shade you desired. I wouldn't say you can dye for a fixed time and get fixed results.
I've also found that stripping previously ano'd aluminum affects the parameters of the anodizing i.e two pieces in the same bath same size one stripped one factory aluminum draw different currents and therefore the ano layer comes our different and therefore the color if you process them together. Quite a pain actually - one that I'm currently having trouble with and may need guidance on.
Sage
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