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>> Is there someone who can help me with this dilemma ?
>> which anti-corrosion system in the best for an Europa ?
>> -Alodine(Henkel) plus zinc cromate and an epoxy finition
>> - or simply anodising ?
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>Anodise the parts if you can find somewhere that will do it to the
>correct standard (see the builders manual), failing that Alodine and
>System Three Anti Corrosion Primer is the way to go. Zinc Chromate is not
good for
>your health and in many countries cannot be sold to unregistered
>maintenance engineers as it is a known carcinogenic.
>
>The System Three Anti Corrosion Primer is water reduceable, low
>volitility (which it allows it to be sent by air post), and sticks
>like you wouldn't believe to alodined surfaces.
>
>If you do alodine you will also need some Deoxydine to etch the
>aluminium beofre applying the alodine.
>
>There are no companies in New Zealand providing the correct anodising
>service so (unless you happen to work for a certain large airline) we
>builders have to use alodine.
>
>Once you have got used to it then applying alodine is not too
>difficult. The key points are that you should scrub the parts with a
>scotchbrite pad under running water until it is grease free. Etch
>them for a few minutes in Deoxydine and then take them for a bath in
>Alodine. As recommended by Henkel, you should then use another clean
>batch of Alodine to finish the treatment off. When you pull the piece
>from the second bath it will have a nice golden tan. Rinse it off and
>let it dry.
>
>Remember to dispose of your used Deoxydine and Alodine in a safe way.
>They are both strong acids and do cause environmental damage.
>
>Tony
Dear Tony
Thank you very much for your advice.If Iam understanding you well, you think
that it's enough to make only anodising as a system anti-corrosion.In fact
for me
it's more easy that way because I know a factory which can this job properly in
my area.
thanks
fred
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