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XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Stephen James Whiting, Apr 24, 2022.

  1. Huntchuks

    Huntchuks Well-Known Member

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    I have never welded anodized aluminum. Most of my welding was in manufacturing, not repair work. I assume you could sandblast it but if the aluminum is smooth you would also destroy that and have a mat finish.
     
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    so as Huntchuks states Acetone wont strip anodising....

    but if welding mounts on to an alu swingarm, clean down to bare alu beforehand with some chemical that will
     
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    @tobar the mounts are nearly ready, but my mig throw a wobbler today, the wire feed isn't playing ball-so I need a new on, wire feed that not a new mig.
    Would wet and dry paper remove anodising, with the chemical we all have...good old fashioned elbow grease? Just a thought.

    I am also preparing a build thread for my Radian/XJ/FJ600 and various Suzuki parts cafe racer/restomod project, more soon.

    Cheers Andy
     
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    Use an angle grinder or die grinder with sandpaper. I think the only thing that can remove an anodize finish is mechanical. Only clean where you will weld.
     
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    You can take it to a place that does plating/anodising and they can chemically strip it, I had a from rim done on my IT200, took maybe 10-15 minutes
     
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    @AndyH64 ...yep looking forward to it...i should do a thread too
     
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    @tobar yeah get thread started, I look forward to seeing you on my build thread. The more the merrier

    Cheers Andy
     

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