[Public-List] Anodizng aluminum parts

[George Dinwiddie]

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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