[Public-List] Anodizng aluminum parts

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Bruno & Elyse

When you replace the window's consider using smoked plexi or lexan.  I did
this and found the interior to be cooler and increase's privacy during the
day.

John Boor
MAHSEER #380

> Bruno & Elyse,
>
> I think the frames are already clear anodized.  If you buff them,
> they'll certainly corrode much more.  Unless they look really bad, I
> would leave them be.
>
> Personally, I prefer to leave the windows as plexiglas.  There are pros
> and cons to both Plexiglas and Lexan.  Plexiglass is cheaper, has worked
> well for many years, and is better than it was when the boat was built.
>
> You might find this article useful:
> http://alberg30.org/maintenance/HullDeck/Portlights/
>
>   - George
>
> Elyse Pastor wrote:
>> Our first job once we get our A30 delivered to us will be painting the
>> interior and changing all 4 glass windows as they are cracked (I
>> consider
>> replacing them with lexan).
>> Since I will have to remove all alu frames of the windows, I was
>> considering
>> to anodize them and color them bronze or gold like.
>> Here my question:
>> Has anyone of you out there done that and what is the experience? Any
>> negative aspects about corrosion etc?
>> All I know is that the surface of the aluminum becomes much harder, that
>> it
>> is used on military equipment and that it really looks pretty.
>> Thanks
>> Bruno & Elyse
>> HERON #297
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