So some of you may know that I have been designing an aluminium longboard that I will be cutting out on my dads CNC. The other day I was thinking about the finish I wanted on it and I came to the conclusion that I had just 2 real options. These option are to either one, get it powder coated in a matte black finish (I think that's possible ^_^) or two, to get a black brushed SOFT anodised finish.
What I'm wondering is if there is any point in the second option? Will the finish stay with my feet constantly moving on it and being subjected to the weather. There will, of course, be grip tape on the top of the deck so my feet don't slip out so there will not be as much wear on the top. I would rather have this finish as my trucks (the things that attach the wheels to the deck) are black and I think it would look much nicer rather than having a standard powder coat.
If anyone can tell me if the anodising route is viable and if it will come off easily I would really appreciate it and HARD anodising is off the table as its far too expensive and I will most likely be having the powder coating or anodisation for free because my dad is friends with people that do them.
What I'm wondering is if there is any point in the second option? Will the finish stay with my feet constantly moving on it and being subjected to the weather. There will, of course, be grip tape on the top of the deck so my feet don't slip out so there will not be as much wear on the top. I would rather have this finish as my trucks (the things that attach the wheels to the deck) are black and I think it would look much nicer rather than having a standard powder coat.
If anyone can tell me if the anodising route is viable and if it will come off easily I would really appreciate it and HARD anodising is off the table as its far too expensive and I will most likely be having the powder coating or anodisation for free because my dad is friends with people that do them.
