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> Full alunimum pedal board set came my way., Anyway to tone the silver down?
Mark Henry
post Dec 21 2018, 02:53 PM
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Too bright silver for my taste, not sure who made the two boards, all the pedals including dead pedal are Rennline.

Anyway to make the boards darker?
Powder coat? anodize? Or?
Or don't bother because it will get all scratched.

I want to use them because the passenger side board has a nice sub that goes under it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Dec 21 2018, 03:19 PM
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I would anodize it. You could also scuff with a scotchbrite pad and dull down the shine a little bit.
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post Dec 21 2018, 03:35 PM
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How about the stair tread anti-slip stick ons?

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post Dec 21 2018, 03:50 PM
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I powdercoated mine satin black. Looks great and I doubt my shoes will rub it off, at least not for a while. Cerikote would probably work as well if you don’t have axcess to powdercoat. It’s very wear resistant.
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post Dec 21 2018, 04:37 PM
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I had some aluminum bits I thought were too shiny. A few seconds in blast cabinet dulled them nicely.
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post Dec 21 2018, 05:17 PM
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post Dec 21 2018, 05:24 PM
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I would just eliminate the whole problem and give it away as a Christmas present. Maybe to somebody near Kingston.

Edit: if you are worried about scratching and wanted to get fancy, you could do a hard anodize. It will come in darker than a normal clear anodize, and I think you can even pick a specific colour if you want.
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post Dec 21 2018, 05:28 PM
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Hard anodize would give them a nice dark finish that I think looks better than black anodize.
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post Dec 21 2018, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(mobymutt @ Dec 21 2018, 06:24 PM) *

I would just eliminate the whole problem and give it away as a Christmas present. Maybe to somebody near Kingston.

Edit: if you are worried about scratching and wanted to get fancy, you could do a hard anodize. It will come in darker than a normal clear anodize, and I think you can even pick a specific colour if you want.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Old farts only get a Timmy's for Christmas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'll look into anodizing.
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post Dec 22 2018, 01:11 AM
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perlon or felt...
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post Dec 22 2018, 07:52 AM
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I've had the same thoughts and actually like the 'look' of my interior without the large mass of drilled & brushed aluminum (deadpedal, pedals and both pedal cover / floorboards.). Thinking a crinkle-finish black powder/ceramic coat would be cool but dust (footprints) and dirt would show easier.
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post Dec 22 2018, 08:18 AM
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This is a pretty good summary of your options:

http://www.omwcorp.com/understanding-and-s...ng-anodizing-2/

There should be lots of suppliers locally for you.
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post Dec 22 2018, 08:38 AM
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QUOTE(mobymutt @ Dec 22 2018, 09:18 AM) *

This is a pretty good summary of your options:

http://www.omwcorp.com/understanding-and-s...ng-anodizing-2/

There should be lots of suppliers locally for you.


That is a great article, thank you for sharing.
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post Dec 22 2018, 09:12 AM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Dec 22 2018, 08:52 AM) *

I've had the same thoughts and actually like the 'look' of my interior without the large mass of drilled & brushed aluminum (deadpedal, pedals and both pedal cover / floorboards.). Thinking a crinkle-finish black powder/ceramic coat would be cool but dust (footprints) and dirt would show easier.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but the silver pedals don't bother me as much as the boards.
It would also be a PITA to do the gas pedal, it's one of the fully adjustable types with a total of 56 parts counting every nut, bolt, washer and rubber button.

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perlon or felt...

For the boards I've thought of this, thin covering and cut out the holes. Might be the best option re dirt and scratches. Plus it would be easily reversible.
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post Dec 22 2018, 10:20 AM
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You can also remove anodizing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ultimately it is your car, love to see how it comes out, as I have a set also and it just does not look right to me, to bling.
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post Dec 22 2018, 10:23 AM
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I'm with Mark E on this one. Paint it black like the wooden ones.
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post Dec 22 2018, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 21 2018, 12:53 PM) *

Too bright silver for my taste, not sure who made the two boards, all the pedals including dead pedal are Rennline.

Anyway to make the boards darker?
Powder coat? anodize? Or?
Or don't bother because it will get all scratched.

I want to use them because the passenger side board has a nice sub that goes under it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


I have done anodizing at home. Takes some battery acid and lead electrodes. You can choose a darker color.

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post Dec 22 2018, 12:29 PM
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What about covering it in this? Cut out the holes and let the silver edges shine through.

https://www.amazon.com/LavaGrip-GripAll-agg...t/dp/B00GOQAWJI
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post Dec 22 2018, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 22 2018, 01:29 PM) *

What about covering it in this? Cut out the holes and let the silver edges shine through.

https://www.amazon.com/LavaGrip-GripAll-agg...t/dp/B00GOQAWJI

I would buy grip tape for skateboards. A couple dollars a foot. Sticks and wears like crazy.
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post Dec 22 2018, 01:22 PM
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Another idea...What about glueing plastic laminate to it and routering out the holes? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I think I have enough matte black plastic laminate to do this.

Also I have HD waterproof black sandpaper big enough to do the anti slip trick.
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