Anodizing Aluminium - Does the type of dye really matters ?

[ejeanson]

What Dye to use ? What are my chances if If use an off the shelf dye (like clothing dye from Walmart) ?

[mcaswell]

Many people are able to dye successfully using clothing dyes, but many others are not satisfied with the results they receive and prefer a professional anodizing dye.

Clothing dye is made to dye clothes, anodizing dye is made to dye anodize. It makes sense that the anodizing dye will do a better job.

Try the clothing dye. If you don't like the results, move up to the anodizing dye.

And remember that old saying, "Don't spoil the ship for a half penny worth of tar!"

[Susanto]

Hi,

My friend tried dying used Black color, Dylon product. But the result didn't good. Please tell me how the good idea to make dye. My friend use steam process.
Thank you