Product Description
These professional quality anodizing dyes provide consistent, quality results. The same dyes are sold to professional anodizing shops all over the world. 4oz of dye concentrate makes 2 Gallons.
These colors are approximate. The finish will normally have a more 'metallic' look, and will vary slightly depending on the alloy and surface preparation.
Procedure for Obtaining Dyed Anodize
Anodize the aluminum at 60-75°F for 90 minutes at 4.5 amps per sq foot or 0.03 amps per sq inch. Use our Anodizing Kit.
After thorough rinsing, immerse the part in the dye at a temperature of 140°F for 15 minutes.
Finally, seal by hanging the part in a sealer bath for 15 minutes.
All dyes are fully ROHS compliant.
Safety Information
GHS Info
SDS
Product Videos
Product Reviews
24 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
-
Great black color.
Creates a deep dark black color.
-
GREAT BLACK!
Great black, takes really fast! Worth the money
-
Rich dark black
First off I'm new to anodizing, I purchased this a couple weeks after starting. I tried RIT dye as many people recommended that didn't work, and faded within days in the sun to a light gray. This dye gives an awesome really rich black color, couldn't ask for better color. However I have yet to test it in sunlight for fading and in my case it scratches easily, ( I am sure this is due to my anodizing and has little to do with the dye.) All in All this is an awesome black dye works well. I would recommend it.
-
Gives beautiful deep black color
My first time anodizing, used Caswell's black dye. Gave a really great deep black color. Just fantastic!
-
dye
Prompt service no complaints. I wish this was not so expensive
-
dye
Prompt service no complaints. I wish this was not so expensive
-
good color, longer soak
Plan to mix a bit stronger (less than 2 gallons for the 4oz mix). Also be sure to really shake the bottle before you open it up. I let mine sit for a few months and it needed to be remixed in bottle to get it all out. Also, don't add any heat to the bath while an item is inside it. You can also try this cold and get solid results. This IS the evil black color you've been looking for.
-
Excellent Product
This dye is a pleasure to experiment with. It ranges from light metalic gray allthe way to deep bottomless balck, with really awsome deep dark blue in between. My favorite dye of all.
-
Real Black
This is perfect for parts that you want a deep thick black. Dyes very fast. It is possible to get a metallic grey if you just dunk for seconds but it goes to jet black very quickly
Important Information
Additional Equipment May Be Required
For Our Tank Plating Kits:
- Copper Pipe for tank bar
- Copper Wire to hang items
- Small amount of electrical wire to make connections
- DC Power Supply - Included In Some Kits. Check kit contents on web site
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
For Our Anodizing Kits:
- DC Power Supply (Standard Kit Only)
- 1 Gal Battery Acid
- Dyes (if desired)
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
Learn More Before Buying
You can purchase our Caswell Plating Manual and learn how to use the kits, before purchasing a kit. Simply Order Here. When you are ready to buy, we will discount the price of the kit.
Already Have Our Plating Manual?
If you are ordering a plating kit that contains our Plating Manual, and you already have our Plating Manual, you can remove it from all kits that contain it and save $30 per kit. Just use Coupon Code NOMANUAL in your Shopping Cart at checkout.