Anodize Master Cylinder

[WindyDucat]

I am restoring a 1973 duc 750 gt and the black anodizing on the master cylinder is beginning to fade and I want to restore it. I can't find anyone in Minnesota who does small parts. Anyone know of someone who does? Has anyone painted the MC with success, and looks near original?

Cheers! Cal

[MHR1000Mille]

I'm about to do the same on my 76SS resto , Although I cant help you with finding someone in the US There is a little trick to Anodizing after you have it done

A Mate of mine did this to his 76SS some time ago and I must say they did come up great might be something to give a go after you have had them done

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After the re-anodized Parts have been done, boil them up in vasaline petroleum jelly. This sealed them and made them come up really nice. 3 years later they look as good as new

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[WindyDucat]

MHR,

Thanks. I am having no luck finding someone in the states who seems to know how to reanodize the master and caliper. I would consider shipping to AU to get a good job. Do you have someone you would refer?

Cheers! Cal

[Macdesmo]

Windycat,
I had my Laverda Brembo mastercylinders and calipers done in Brisbane, Australia a few years ago.The result was that they looked like new when finished. At the time they were charging $110 min cost for 3 calipers with extras at no cost. PM me if you want try them, but postage will be the killer. I will see if I still have photos.
You should also try a local electroplater to find out if he knows of someone over there who can anodise.
Ian

[carter6156]

Originally Posted by MHR1000Mille

I'm about to do the same on my 76SS resto , Although I cant help you with finding someone in the US There is a little trick to Anodizing after you have it done

A Mate of mine did this to his 76SS some time ago and I must say they did come up great might be something to give a go after you have had them done

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After the re-anodized Parts have been done, boil them up in vasaline petroleum jelly. This sealed them and made them come up really nice. 3 years later they look as good as new

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This is actually a good tip, I used this method on some parts for my bike years ago and it lives outside alot.
still looks good as new.