What is the purpose of Alodine?
What is Alodine®? Also known as chem film or chemfilm, Alodine® is a chromate conversion coating that protects aluminum and other metals from corrosion. Related products include Iridite®, TCP-HF, and Bonderite®.
How long does Alodine last?
Alodining is a process in which a metal is coated with a chemical called alodine. This coating hardens to the surface and can last for years if painted, not requiring reapplication.
How do you apply Alodine to aluminum?
APPLICATION OF ALODINE Apply the diluted Alodine liberally to the aluminium surface. Treat only as large an area at one time as can be conveniently handled with the equipment being used (approximately 6-10 square feet of surface.)
Is Alodine a primer?
Aluma-prep is an etch, so is alidine, Alodine is Chromic acid, When the surface has already been etched, it does not need a self etching primer. Yes it will form an artificial Hydroxide coating to protect the aluminum.
How do you use alodine 1001?
Operating Summary: Brush Application: Dilute one part ALODINE 1001 with one part water. Immersion Application: For each 100 parts of bath, add 25 parts ALODINE 1001 to 75 parts of water.
Can alodine be removed?
Synopsis: Very fresh chem-film (Alodine, Iridite, chromate conversion coating) can be softened with 50% nitric acid, then wiped from aluminum [credit Max Stein & Brian Terry].
How do I use alodine 600?
Apply the Brush Alodine 600 to the surface by brush or swab. Do not apply by spray-gun or any equipment which atomises the solution into the atmosphere. * Scotchbrite is manufactured by 3M company. Always apply evenly and liberally, working upwards on vertical surfaces.
How do you use Bonderite?
Activate by holding the applicator tip down on the surface to be treated. Press the pen tip down for 15 to 30 seconds to open the spring valve allowing BONDERITE M-CR 1132 AERO to wet the applicator tip. When the BONDERITE M-CR 1132 AERO just wets the tip, release the downward pressure. The unit is ready to use.