Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant, anodic oxide finish. Aluminum is ideally suited to anodizing, although other nonferrous metals, such as magnesium and titanium, also can be anodized
To simplify, a few things you need to know about anodizing:
1. Anodizing is better for aluminum in high traffic areas where the coating is subject to physical abuse and abrasive cleaners.
2. Anodizing cannot peel off. The coating is actually part of the metal.
3. Anodizing gives aluminum a deeper, richer metallic appearance than is possible with organic coatings.
4. Anodizing is unaffected by sunlight. All organic coatings will eventually fail due to exposure to ultra-violet light.
