# How do you stop oxidation after stripping? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [September 23, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-stop-oxidation-after-stripping/308563 "2019-09-23T22:41:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YFG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yfg/32/651997_2.png) [@YFG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YFG)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-stop-oxidation-after-stripping/308563/1 "2019-09-23T22:41:18Z")
Is there any way other than anodization? I was hoping to preserve the finish, which obviously polishing wouldn’t accomplish. does anyone still do ano jobs on single yoyos? edit: this is in the wrong category, mb ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-stop-oxidation-after-stripping/308563/2 "2019-09-24T01:32:52Z")
For aluminum? I’ve seen good results with a clear coat BUT I have no idea how that would affect the play of the yo-yo, if at all. I’m sure some of the pro modders here will be able to give you some deeper insight. ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-stop-oxidation-after-stripping/308563/3 "2019-09-24T01:45:45Z")
Home anodizing is your best bet for aluminum. It really isnt too hard and is able to be done while only purchasing a few things. Nothing else would actually protect it - like spraying clear coat, and unless you apply it thickly it would still oxidize in places because it doesn’t have a proper molecularly cohesive bond. ---
**Author:** ![WorkFromHome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/workfromhome/32/65123_2.png) [@WorkFromHome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WorkFromHome)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-stop-oxidation-after-stripping/308563/4 "2019-09-24T02:57:30Z")
For a raw aluminium yoyo? You could always use a bit of metal polish with protectant to give it a nice shine and protect it from oxidation. I’ve used Flitz and it gives raw aluminium a great shine and keeps it from oxidizing for a while. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-stop-oxidation-after-stripping/308563/5 "2019-09-24T16:46:55Z")
How long does it take aluminum to “rust”? I mean, unless you live in some tropical environment with 80% humidity all the time, is oxidation really that much of a concern? ---
**Author:** ![Abide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abide/32/63541_2.png) [@Abide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Abide)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2020, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-stop-oxidation-after-stripping/308563/6 "2020-06-19T11:37:17Z")
Renaissance Wax - developed by the British Museum to preserve antiques: > **[Renaissance Wax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax)** > > Renaissance Wax is a brand of microcrystalline wax polish used in antique restoration and museum conservation around the world. Commonly used to polish and conserve metal objects, it is also used on gemstones and such organic materials as wood, ivory, and tortoiseshell. The product is sometimes used by reenactors to protect armor and weapons. Waxes are more protective and longer-lasting than oil, especially for swords and helmets that are frequently touched by human hands. It has recently bee Wa... Can be used on virtually anything - metal, wood, ceramic, leather, even stuff like parchment and paper. I’ve used it myself and it really does what it says on the tin! Edit to add - it even seems to prevent fingerprint marks. Magical stuff.