This is actually for a firearm so it must be able to withstand a lot of abuse. I'm planning on stripping the original black anodized surface and reanodizing it and dying it a dark gray instead. I heard that hardcoat anodizing can be dyed black, dark green, and dark gray. Is this true or not? I want to match the original specs as close as possible. Here are the original specs:
*Exterior is grit blasted to produce a non-reflective matte surface prior to anodizing.
*Protective finish: Hard Anodize Military A8625, Type III, Class II finish - lusterless (flat, Approximate Black No. 37038 Table IX - with a Nickel Acetate final seal coat.
Are you telling me that this is not hard anodized because it is dyed black? Also, why is hardcoat anodizing so difficult? I know it's done at a lower temperature but what else would make it more difficult? I appreciate your help with this by the way.
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