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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 2, 2009 19:37:14 GMT -5
I decided to try my hand at experimenting with how to knock out those little irritating white pits!!
So ... at 5:30 pm this evening I took 5 pieces from my latest batch and put them into something to see if it works.
I will wait a couple of hours more or less depending the action or lack of within this little group of pretties.
We shall see ... TTFN
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 2, 2009 21:52:00 GMT -5
Well, I, for one, am anxious to hear whether it works, and if it does, what is the method? Waiting with 'bated breath, so to speak.  Tom |
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Saskrock on Sept 3, 2009 1:58:15 GMT -5
Just did a little internet looking and found out sodium hydroxide (drain cleaner) will remove aluminum oxide for anodizing aluminum. Got any drain cleaner? Might work on AO polish if your in the experimenting mood.
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Post by LCARS on Sept 3, 2009 11:39:10 GMT -5
Good idea sask, i've used this before to remove anodizing and theoretically, AO polish is the same as an anodic coating on aluminum so it "should" work. |
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 3, 2009 12:11:35 GMT -5
Just be sure to wear gloves and don't breathe the fumes. It'll take your skin off. Make sure your eyes are protected, too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sodium_hydroxide_burn.pngI'm not a nervous Nelly, I'd just hate to see somebody get hurt because they were careless with it. Chuck |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 3, 2009 12:58:08 GMT -5
Well that experiment was a bust .... well not totaling ... the 5 pieces came out even shinier that when they came out of the vibe. So ... it appears it took off any additional film/residue.
I tried sparkling water. I wanted club soda or tonic and they are the most carbonated that I know of and stay carbonated longer than denture cleaner or Alka Seltzer.
Now ... for the drain cleaner .... say what?!!!
Wouldn't this eat the rocks??
You guys never cease to amaze me .... ;D
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karock
has rocks in the head
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Post by karock on Sept 3, 2009 23:04:22 GMT -5
Just be sure NOT to mix drain cleaner with bleach. Amonium Hydorxide plus bleach equals amonium chloride gas which will lay you flat. (maybe that would clean rocks. Someday I am going to try using my water pic and will let you know.
Karock
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