This post is about some preparation for anonodising my blades. Before i attempted anodising i wanted the surface finish of these parts to be in the best condition i can make them, as any imperfections will will be visible after anodising.

Prepepatation

again I buffed them to my parts to mirror finish. As from the previous post i bought a metal buffing kit off ebay that can be used for aluminium and steel. I used a Sisal wheel with a first stage aluminium compoud (brown), then removed residue left by the the first stage with some vienna lime. then i used a stitched fabric wheel with second stage compound (blue) followed by buffing with a loose fold wheel. Buffing components are shown below:
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This is what my parts looked like pre buffing
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after first stage
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and then after second stage and buffing with a loose fabric wheel
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That last image really doesn't do my blades any justice as i was able to buff them to a mirror finish.