Renewing winshield frames

[Highliner]

I was starting to get some significant corrosion on the aluminum windshield frames so I've removed the windshied from the boat and taken everything apart. I plan on blending out any pitting, media blasting to get back to a uniform surface finish and then either getting the frames anodized or powder coated. I am thinking a matte black to match the canvas would look sharp.

Looking for opinions on either of these two options, does anodizing have any advantages over powder? I want something that will be very durable and long lasting. My thinking is powder will go on much thicker and show fewer imperfections.

Thoughts?

 

[Brite Idea]

You can prep all the metal then have it anodized before powder coating. I used to have a paint shop and that's how we did aluminum. The only other way would be to sand or sandblast then prime & spray paint. In a fresh water environment you should have long lasting results but nothing last as long as stainless steel frames.

 

[Skybolt]

Black my look nice but man don't touch it in the summer sun. You may want to rethink that one. JMO.

 

[techmitch]

Other idea's

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[Highliner]

Black my look nice but man don't touch it in the summer sun. You may want to rethink that one. JMO.

I thought about that and I’m on the fence. I don’t think I really touch the windshield frame too much at all but I’m worried that as soon as they are 3000 degrees I might quickly find out that I actually do.

I saw the chrome powder option. If I knew the shiny surface wouldn’t show every last flaw from existing corrosion I would jump all over it. Still might be a good option if I can prep the parts well enough. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[skibum]

I'd take a shot at just sanding them. 220, 400, 600, then a few strokes with brass wool to even it out. You might even be able to use a fine, brass wire wheel.

They would end up shiny, but you could maintain them easily with metal polish.