Is steaming better than Nickel Acetate?

[gforceracing]

I do not like the nasty smell given off by Nickel Acetate.

For clear anodized parts, is steaming or dipping parts in boiling water a good way to seal up the pores once the parts come out of the anodizing bath?

[sswee]

I prefer to boil if I don't use the nickel acetate sealer. All three methods can be used.
SS

[gforceracing]

You mean boiling in tap water or distilled water?

Boiling in water seems a lot more cost effective and safer than boiling Nickel Acetate. So why even use Nickel Acetate to begin with?

[sswee]

Boil in distilled water. Sealing with nickle acetate gives a better seal.
SS

[gforceracing]

These parts are all clear anodized. I am assuming water boiling works fine for clear ano parts.

I was told that if the parts are dyed, then nickel acetate would be required.

[sswee]

It depends more on the function of the part. If the part is mechanical or exposed to outside I would use the nickle acetate sealer. If it is a food service piece or decorative indoor item use distilled water boil to seal.
SS