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CCX-S t1_j1cyq0d wrote

What was the process for stripping the ano?

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LeeyoDS OP t1_j1d02j6 wrote

Dip the metal parts into a sodium hydroxide solution. I used a caustic soda drain cleaner but you can use oven cleaner as well. Took about 1-2 minutes to see the bare metal, a few more minutes to strip completely clean. 5 minutes tops in total I think 😁

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CCX-S t1_j1d04uw wrote

Sweet, thanks! You seal it afterward?

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LeeyoDS OP t1_j1d0qg5 wrote

Happy to help! Nah I like the rough matte look and don't mind getting a patina. Might polish if I ever do get bored of the look though!

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CCX-S t1_j1d13fu wrote

I just switched away from a board which I’d initially started hand sanding with the goal of polishing. I bailed after like the sixth hour of sanding and sent it off to be plated. I’ll definitely be using your method if I ever decide to go down the raw metal finish route again though!

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LeeyoDS OP t1_j1dc6d7 wrote

Oh dang, yeah trying to hand sand off ano is a mad task as you don't know how thick the layer is. Just make sure you don't leave the parts in caustic soda for too long as it eats the metal.

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