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Hey LPF, Just thought I'd post this.
A while back, I got an AAA Mini Mag for really cheap. I thought I got a sweet deal (which admittedly I did) but it had some stupid company's logo anodized onto it. I had never used it because of that and kinda side-lined it.
So tonight I decided to give it a new look!
I tossed it into a solution of Sodium Hydroxide and let it sit for a bit then bathed it in some vinegar to neutralize the base. When it was all done, I repeated the process a couple times to completely remove the anodizing as best as I could.
Then I scrubbed it all over with some fine steel wool and then rubbed it with some Mother's Polish. It came out pretty great! No logos or anything Thank god it kept the laser etched Maglite bezel identification.
I think it's pretty shiny and spiffy! I like it because the steel wool made a really fine brushing on it so the shine doesn't get plagued with fingerprints
Anyway here it is!
This would be a good option for someone looking to buy those lots of company ordered Mag products.
A while back, I got an AAA Mini Mag for really cheap. I thought I got a sweet deal (which admittedly I did) but it had some stupid company's logo anodized onto it. I had never used it because of that and kinda side-lined it.
So tonight I decided to give it a new look!
I tossed it into a solution of Sodium Hydroxide and let it sit for a bit then bathed it in some vinegar to neutralize the base. When it was all done, I repeated the process a couple times to completely remove the anodizing as best as I could.
Then I scrubbed it all over with some fine steel wool and then rubbed it with some Mother's Polish. It came out pretty great! No logos or anything Thank god it kept the laser etched Maglite bezel identification.
I think it's pretty shiny and spiffy! I like it because the steel wool made a really fine brushing on it so the shine doesn't get plagued with fingerprints
Anyway here it is!
This would be a good option for someone looking to buy those lots of company ordered Mag products.