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Typically, anodized polished parts don't retain the full shine they had at the beginning of the process. The slight dulling effect can be minimized by anodizing for shorter times, resulting in a thinner anodized layer.
On some polished wheels, instead of anodizing, they are sealed with a clear urethane coating. I suggest experimenting, or at least looking at some clear anodized parts for reference. |
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Thanks guys
21Amps are no problem, I have a 150A rectifier that I use for my chrome plating. I haven't tried anodizing yet, I will practice on a few parts after I get this chrome thing down. The wheel is off a "Fatboy" which isn't really that shiny to begin with. If I polish to a mirror shine and it gets a little duller, that's cool with me. I just want to make sure it wouldn't turn out milky looking. |
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I don't know the maximum voltage of your rectifier or if it is constant current cabable or not, but I do know some plating rectifiers have a lower maximum voltage limit than is required by anodizing unless the current density (amps per square foot of part) is kept low.
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Is that Fatboy as in MC? Depending on the style, amps needed could be a bit different. Haven't had any parts turn milky. Anodize over clearcoat any day in my book. Like M_D said, you need to check you max voltage on your rectifier and if it is constant current capable.
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Thanks all for the help. It sounds like I would need another PS, that's getting to be way more expensive than it's worth to do one wheel. I was hoping since I have a plating setup, I could use what I already have. I can buy a chrome wheel for around $300, maybe I will go that route. Thanks again.
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