is it possible to anodize an X-Valve...

[flampaint]

....without messing up its function/tolerances? And if so, what is there to consider when doing so?

Apologies if this has been asekd before as I am sure is has, but I was not able to find anything specific through the search function.

I have a blue X-Valve here and I dont like its color too much, so I'd appreciate any information on wether this is possible. Thanks in advance for any help or pointers anyone might have.

[Cyco-Dude]

yeah, i've seen a few x-valves with custom anodizing before. you might consider selling the blue x-valve, as they are harder to come by, and get another x-valve instead.

[Nobody]

Ask to trade. Unless it's a special Xvalve, like a reverse or a Tunamax or something like that, it would be easier to trade straight up vs selling and buying a new one. IMHO

[knownothingmags]

....without messing up its function/tolerances? And if so, what is there to consider when doing so?

Apologies if this has been asekd before as I am sure is has, but I was not able to find anything specific through the search function.

I have a blue X-Valve here and I dont like its color too much, so I'd appreciate any information on wether this is possible. Thanks in advance for any help or pointers anyone might have.

ive had 4 done.
I opted out of removing the zlock pin, that is in the back half of the valve,
I always had Caustic customs just cover it. so it didn't get dissolved.

[flampaint]

Thanks a lot for the replies.
I didn't like the blue valve too much at first. But then I played through some of the possible configurations in my head and came up with something I like and which doesn't require me to change the color of the blue valve (which does seem to have a certain value to it, since it is apparently not so common)
I'd appreciate any comments on this! (And yes, I prefer single trigger frames over double trigger ones when it's a mech Mag )

[athomas]

I like the black/grey with blue accents. If it had a blue trigger , it would set it off nicely.

[Cyco-Dude]

i wonder what it would look like if the mini direct mount asa was blue instead of black...

[flampaint]

If it had a blue trigger , it would set it off nicely.

Agree completely! Do you happen to know if the triggers on the benchmark frames are aluminum? (not sure)

[flampaint]

i wonder what it would look like if the mini direct mount asa was blue instead of black...

Stop! You just got me thinking again!
seriously though, I agree - it wouuld most likely look much nicer.
I also have to get a proper frame screw (the one I'm using now is a bit too hefty and I dont like the chrome - it was just what I had lying around and which was neither too long or too short). A pair of blue Dye Stickies might work too... but even sth as simple as that is hard to get over here

[Zeropjc]

I really like the look of the minor blue touches! And I totally agree on single trigger frames when it comes to mech.

[Runamok]

Bench mark triggers are steel. Lord knows I've drill enough holes in them. I don't believe you can use a home "blueing" kit to get a color even close to the anno. Be way too dark. Spiffy idea though. You might look for one of the skinny triggers and a blue shoe.