I am considering having my slow build kits commercially anodized. Based on one telephone conversation with a local shop, the cost to have the parts coated to MIL-A-8625 Cl 1 or 2 would be the same, and about $1k~2k. The most odious part of the process would be the three week turn around. I am leaning heavily in this direction.
I wanted to get Van's thoughts on anodizing their parts. When the question, "I am writing to ask whether the aluminum pieces shipped with Van's slow build empennage, wings, and fuselage and kits designed to accommodate an alodine primer?" and then rephrased to ask, "Can If Van's assure that the aluminum parts of Van's slow build kits are designed to accommodate such a primer." I was surprised to get this "no speak" response back:
"All our kits (all models, both standard and Quick Build) come with anodized wing spars and fuselage center sections.
If you intend to anodize additional parts or items, you will do so under your own discretion and responsibility."
Obviously Van's would ensure that what they anodize would be capable of the process. I am a little disappointed in the response. Any thoughts on commercial anodizing, and Van's lack of any statement regarding anodizing their parts?
I wanted to get Van's thoughts on anodizing their parts. When the question, "I am writing to ask whether the aluminum pieces shipped with Van's slow build empennage, wings, and fuselage and kits designed to accommodate an alodine primer?" and then rephrased to ask, "Can If Van's assure that the aluminum parts of Van's slow build kits are designed to accommodate such a primer." I was surprised to get this "no speak" response back:
"All our kits (all models, both standard and Quick Build) come with anodized wing spars and fuselage center sections.
If you intend to anodize additional parts or items, you will do so under your own discretion and responsibility."
Obviously Van's would ensure that what they anodize would be capable of the process. I am a little disappointed in the response. Any thoughts on commercial anodizing, and Van's lack of any statement regarding anodizing their parts?