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What is Anodizing?
Anodizing involves a process where the aluminum is placed in an electrolyte and an electric current is passed
through it. During this process a film of clear oxide is formed over the aluminum. This thin film is grown out of the metal,
and is a part of the original piece.This layer is Aluminum Hydroxide. Unlike paint, chrome or other types of plating
an anodized surface will not peel away.The anodized surface is very hard and is very wear resistant. This layer is made
up of microscopic pores which resembles honeycomb. One of the great points of this layer is that it can be dyed any color
of the rainbow! Once dyed the anodize layer is sealed and the color is locked into the aluminum
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