Aluminum Protection in the prop world

[Brucelee42]

I was wondering what advice/opinions anyone had on aluminum and prop models. I am offereing up some parts which have polished aluminum bits and I was wondering is it best to just leave them like that so that its up to the owner to maintain, or get them clear anodized so they don't oxidize (or what ever it is that aluminum does) over time.

Your advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[division 6]

Probably best to ask this in the main prop section.
There are several machinists on the forum that should be able to help you but they may not visit the model section.

 

[Jedi Dade]

I think it depends on the collector... I have several aluminum props - none of them are anodized, and none of them are oxidized. Probably because they never are exposed to weather being safely tucked away in my home Offering the service as an add on might be a "nice to have".

Jedi Dade

 

[modeljag]

Most people in this world have never seen pure aluminum, they have only seen aluminum oxide. The oxide layer forms almost instantaneously whenever any bare aluminum is exposed. It also looks pretty much like aluminum, so you'd never know it was there like iron oxide or rust on steel. You don't need to take any measures to prevent oxidation because it's already oxidized.