Hello folks I am making this post to explain what anodizing is how its done and why your new black or other colored mod may be having connection issues.
Anodizing is a fantastic way to add a durable colored finish to many metal surfaces. There are 3 types of anodizing type I, II, and III type I is rarely used anymore, Type II is what guys like myself do at home, its easy and cheap and very durable Damn near as good as type III If done rite it will look professional and last many years. The type III is the top dog its extremely durable, but can not be done by most home set ups. In fact I know of no home set ups able to do it.
Ok so what is anodizing? Anodizing is the process of raising an oxide layer on a metals surface to increase its corrosion resistance and permit coloring. The layer is literally grown on the metals surface this is done by passing a direct current through an electrolytic solution such as battery acid. The part serves as the anode and a cathode made of the same metal is also placed in the solution Direct current is then applied. The layer is then grown on the part, at this point the part becomes non conductive it can then be colored by placing the part into DYE from there the part can be sealed to lock the anodize and color in. Thats all the info I want to share on the process its all on the net if you look for it. There is much more then what I have typed here. I have been doing my own typeII for nearly 15 years anodizing RC parts, car parts, motorcycle parts and much more.
That all in mind, This is a problem with Mech mods, flashlights and any other device thats using the housing as a neg. A good way to deal with this issue as it relates to mech mods is to use Oven Cleaner on a small paint brush or q-tip to remove the color from the threads then you can remove the oxide layer that's non conductive using 000 steel wool you can try a wire brush or even the wire wheel on a drill or bench grinder none of these options should mess up your threads. So how do you know when you have it conductive again that's simple just use your multimeter on the Ohms scale to check the threads.
Hope this helps some of you having issues with your colored mech mods
Anodizing is a fantastic way to add a durable colored finish to many metal surfaces. There are 3 types of anodizing type I, II, and III type I is rarely used anymore, Type II is what guys like myself do at home, its easy and cheap and very durable Damn near as good as type III If done rite it will look professional and last many years. The type III is the top dog its extremely durable, but can not be done by most home set ups. In fact I know of no home set ups able to do it.
Ok so what is anodizing? Anodizing is the process of raising an oxide layer on a metals surface to increase its corrosion resistance and permit coloring. The layer is literally grown on the metals surface this is done by passing a direct current through an electrolytic solution such as battery acid. The part serves as the anode and a cathode made of the same metal is also placed in the solution Direct current is then applied. The layer is then grown on the part, at this point the part becomes non conductive it can then be colored by placing the part into DYE from there the part can be sealed to lock the anodize and color in. Thats all the info I want to share on the process its all on the net if you look for it. There is much more then what I have typed here. I have been doing my own typeII for nearly 15 years anodizing RC parts, car parts, motorcycle parts and much more.
That all in mind, This is a problem with Mech mods, flashlights and any other device thats using the housing as a neg. A good way to deal with this issue as it relates to mech mods is to use Oven Cleaner on a small paint brush or q-tip to remove the color from the threads then you can remove the oxide layer that's non conductive using 000 steel wool you can try a wire brush or even the wire wheel on a drill or bench grinder none of these options should mess up your threads. So how do you know when you have it conductive again that's simple just use your multimeter on the Ohms scale to check the threads.
Hope this helps some of you having issues with your colored mech mods
