# anodizing&de anodizing help **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [March 5, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391 "2011-03-05T20:09:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hubstacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc348/32.png) [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/1 "2011-03-05T20:09:30Z")
i am trying to figure out what chemical I can use to de-anodize my yoyos I would apreciate it if you didn’t comment if you dont know or can help, thanks p.s. DON’T tell me this is too dangerous and i should just send it to someone, i refuse to pay $10 for somthing i can do myself ---
**Author:** ![titanium221](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/titanium221/32/174_2.png) [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/2 "2011-03-05T20:13:15Z")
first of all, it is not worth doing it yourself. you could hurt your self or your yoyo. And the materials cost more than $10. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/3 "2011-03-05T20:31:43Z")
I don’t know what you use to strip it, but it’s not something to fool around with, if you do it, do it with an adult. If it can eat away the top layer of metal, I am sure your skin wouldn’t be an issue. Wear gloves, goggles, and a respirator. As for finding out what to use, google can easily tell you. ---
**Author:** ![Yummy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yummy/32/14065_2.png) [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2011, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/4 "2011-03-05T23:41:41Z")
Don’t forget that chemically stripping the yo-yo can add vibe to it by eating away more than just the anodized coating. ---
**Author:** ![hubstacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc348/32.png) [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/5 "2011-03-06T00:12:52Z")
okay so how much for chemicals? i’ve read that greased lightning, and easy off are good, but all of the guys who use that are mostly using RC car parts, what are some other things i could use? and how long should i leave it in the solution p.s., i’m not gonna forget about it i’m gonna have constant supervision over the project ---
**Author:** ![titanium221](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/titanium221/32/174_2.png) [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/6 "2011-03-06T00:19:21Z")
Dont quote me, but I think you have to mix your own lye, which is difficult and dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. I have heard that Easyoff works, though. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/7 "2011-03-06T01:21:03Z")
How about you do the easy thing and satin then give it a new finish. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/8 "2011-03-06T02:03:48Z")
Why do you want to do this? Are you having it re-anodized? That would really be the only reason for doing it. And if that’s the case I’d let the anodizer do it. If you do it and the new anodize job has problems he can always say it’s your problem because the de-anodizing was not done right. If you just don’t like it and are thinking of a satin finish then just have at it. ---
**Author:** ![hubstacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc348/32.png) [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/9 "2011-03-06T03:30:10Z")
i want to do my own blasting ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/10 "2011-03-06T04:10:18Z")
Then just blast it. No need to de-anodize. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/11 "2011-03-06T07:21:11Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Then just blast it. No need to de-anodize. Exactly no reason to put yourself in danger. ---
**Author:** ![hubstacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc348/32.png) [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/12 "2011-03-06T14:54:09Z")
realy? i thought anodizing hardened the surface of the yoyo, and would a simple sodablast work? ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/13 "2011-03-06T15:15:02Z")
No a soda blast won’t remove the ano. I satin mine to remove ano and then half polish it to get a smooth surface then blast it. Takes forever too. ---
**Author:** ![hubstacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc348/32.png) [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/14 "2011-03-06T15:19:58Z")
so can i, or can i NOT just soda blast the yoyo? ---
**Author:** ![Yummy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yummy/32/14065_2.png) [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/15 "2011-03-06T15:30:20Z")
You should do what icthus said. Satin the yo-yo to remove the anodized layer and then blast it. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/16 "2011-03-07T06:05:56Z")
> [@hubstacker](#): > > so can i, or can i NOT just soda blast the yoyo? You CAN do whatever you want, but there will be a consequence that may include screwing up your yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/17 "2011-03-07T15:10:56Z")
> [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > [@hubstacker](#): > > > > so can i, or can i NOT just soda blast the yoyo? > > You CAN do whatever you want, but there will be a consequence that may include screwing up your yoyo. I think in this case there is no risk. The only consequence is that the soda blast will be ineffective. ---
**Author:** ![tyler3490](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tyler3490/32/77_2.png) [@tyler3490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tyler3490)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-de-anodizing-help/24391/18 "2011-03-07T21:27:57Z")
if i remember correctly i believe you can use oven cleaner but it can also dissolve the yoyo so youre best bet would be to satin and blast it like icthus said