Folks, just a reminder, those finger oils will dull the anodizing on titanium. To revive the vivid colors just spray with Windex or other glass cleaner and then wipe with a soft cloth or towel. It will perk the colors right back up again. Of course, this will not remove scratches, impact marks or brassing from keys but for simple finger oils and dirt this will work wonders.
My big fat Greek anodizing
ReplyDeleteGood one, Peter. Who else was looking for a purchase link??
ReplyDeletehmmm is the a pre-post to a sales post, or does he only post once a day?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Peter! If oils are left on the anodized Ti surface, can there be any permanent damage like there can be on steel? Or will it always wipe away clean?
ReplyDeleteThis was just an FYI because I get emails sometimes from people asking why their colors are disappearing.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this blog has mostly become a sales post destination but when i started out I was posting all kinds of stuff on here. So, sometimes I ought to get back to posting informational stuff and project updates.
Curby,
ReplyDeleteNo, there is no possibility of permanent damage from finger oils. Titanium is totally non reactive to anything except heavy duty acids like hydroflouric which you are not going to be encountering in normal life. ;)
Thanks for the reply! I know that Ti is typically non-reactive, but I was wondering if the anodized surfaces could be permanently affected as opposed to the temporary discoloration you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI think Peter was just checking to see if any of us are paying attention ;D
ReplyDeleteI was feeling lucky when i didn't see the infamous "Thanks! Sold out for now"
But dang it all, NO buy link????
Ya got me, but like a true addict, I will keep waiting!
Alex, You hit the nail right on the head! "Like a true addict, I will keep waiting".....As I refresh the page.
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ReplyDeletePurchase link here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Windex-Glass-Cleaner-Spray-Bottle/dp/B000093INI
The rarest Atwood of all is the "buy it" link. LOL
ReplyDeleteHow about posting (or re-posting) about the positives and negative qualities of the different metals you use? What is good for what and why etc.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I ought to get back to posting informational stuff and project updates.
ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, I'd like that.
Sometimes I ought to get back to posting informational stuff and project updates.
ReplyDeleteI like the sounds of that as well. I agree it would be great to learn some more about all the different metals you use.