Build your own anodizing system to add a corrosion- and chemical-resistant coating to aluminum parts. Kits include a plating instruction manual as well as the chemicals, containers, and many of the accessories required for the five steps—degreasing, deoxidizing, anodizing, dyeing, and sealing—of the anodizing process.

Kits also include mist suppressant and control balls to limit fumes; an agitation pump for a consistent anodized finish; a spray bottle for rinsing parts between steps; and a thermometer. They contain enough degreaser, deoxidizer, and sealer to anodize 100 square feet of aluminum surfaces. Dyes and replacement chemicals are sold separately.

Each step requires an external heat source (not included). For low-temperature steps, such as deoxidizing and anodizing, use a plastic pail with an immersion heater. For high-temperature steps, such as degreasing, dyeing, and sealing, use a plastic pail with a high-powered immersion heater or an enamel tank with a hot plate. Kits also require a DC power supply, battery acid, and conductive wire (not included).