Annodized vs. Powdercoating?

[clownphish]

I was just wondering what the differences are between annodized and powdercoated? I mean, I really like the look of annodized colored metal but is this as readily available and economical as having something powdercoated? And is it around the same cost? Sorry if I'm coming off a little green here but I'm just wondering what is possible within my budget. Thanks!

 

[clownphish]

Can anybody shed some light on this? Thanks!

 

[p5sundevil]

annodizing metal is what happen when they send massive amounts of electricity through that piece of metal to make it changes colors. With some materials is supposedly hardens it to make it more stbale and strong but I dont believe that applies here.

Powdercoating is exactly that, coating the piece in a powder spray that coats the surface and supposedly helps reduce heat transfer.

SO annodizing is actually making the metal change color on the surface and powdercoating is applied to the surface of the metal.

Powdercoating is much much more avilable than anno because it has been used for a long time in the motor industry whereas annodizing hasnt, basically people use anno for looks not purpose.

 

[clownphish]

Oooooh, so that's how they annodize! Kewl. Thanks so much for the info. I guess it's either powdercoating or shelling out $500+ for some red rims. Does powdercoating colors (i.e. anything but black) look good on rims? I was looking at a site that offers metallic red. Jess wondering. Thanks a bunch!

 

[p5sundevil]

in sport compact car magazine I saw a really nice set of painted wheels on a s2000, the guy sank a bunch of cahs into performance parts and he owns his own wheel shop so he had 2 piece 7 or 8 spoke rims where the lip was polished and the center piece was colored honda yellow to match his car, looked fuggin awesome IMO.

Also the best paint job Ihave ever seen on wheels is the blue Wings West Acura RSXtype-S. Just SICK the paint job they did on the wheels and the car, ill see if I can find a pic.

-Alex

 

[blynzoo]

Powdercoating looks fine on rims.

ooh shiny!! ooh shiny!!

 

[p5sundevil]

ok this pic is huge but it is the only way to see the wheels well.
and btw they have the same paint job on some BBS style wheels on the WW civicSi.

 

[JunkPunch]

annodizing metal is what happen when they send massive amounts of electricity through that piece of metal to make it changes colors. With some materials is supposedly hardens it to make it more stbale and strong but I dont believe that applies here.
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SO annodizing is actually making the metal change color on the surface and powdercoating is applied to the surface of the metal.

Well, sort of, but not really. Everything you wanted to know about anodizing: http://www.anodizing.org

 

[spazspike]

Anodizing was big on paintball markers when I played and powdercoating was a big no-no due to tolerances. Keep in mind that when you anodize it can only be alumnium. Also you're weakening the alumnium when you complete the process, not to the point where safety is questionable but you are weakening the material.

I personally think that anodizing gives a much more professional appearance than powdercoating.

 

[p5sundevil]

how does anodizing weaken the material, yah your sending electricity through it to get a color chnage but it doesnt change the physical makeup of the material used, in almost all cases aluminum, although I have seen it used succesfully on titanium and higher end steel used in tactical folding knives.

 

[p5sundevil]

in that link are they only talking about one type of anodizing? I KNOW I have seen steel and titanium knives that have been anodized, everything else I have seenmay have all been aluminum but I am sure about the knives as both my uncle and I are collectors.

 

[JunkPunch]

Yes, I think you can anodize steel and titanium. Same basic concept, but different processes for different metals.

 

[twilightprotege]

so what's the cost of anodizing?....say an aluminium exhaust system? anyone know or care to fine out???

 

[#351]

powder coat vs. annodizing (2 posts)

Powder Coating is a dry finishing process that uses finely ground powders of pigment and resin to coat the surface. Powder coating uses an electrostatically charged techique in which the powders are charged so that the powders particals adhere to the metal surface and are melted and fused together in the curing process.What are the advantages of Powder Coating?
Durability: Powder coating is chip, rust & fade resistant.
Environmental: Powder coating does not contain solvents and releases minimal if any VOC's (violated organic compounds) into the air.
Economic: Powder coating lasts a lifetime, you will never have to paint a powder coated surface again

 

[#351]

powder coating vs.annodizing (2 posts)

Annodizing is an electro-chemical process that converts the surface of raw aluminum to an artificial oxide coating. The process uses an electrolyte, or acid, which conducts electricity, similar to an automobile battery. The acid, along with the electrical charge, causes and sustains the annodize process on the surface of the aluminum. Annodizing is actually a complex series of steps involving pre-cleaning, etching, deoxidizing, anodizing, dying and sealing with careful rinsing after each immersion. Color Annodizing is Immersion in organic dye solutions can achieve color finishes in annodized but unsealed parts. This is possible because the annodize coating has microscopic pores that, depending on variables already described, allow aluminum to absorb dyes through immersion. Typically, the darker the color desired, the longer the annodize time is required.