anodize cooling plate

yesterday i went to stop by southern plate company to bring my cooling plate i bought from ebay to get anodize. you might ask what andoize means. heres a brief definition

"Anodizing will protect the aluminum parts by making the surface much harder than natural aluminum. Aluminum oxide is grown out of the surface during anodizing and then becomes aluminum hydrate that is extremely hard. The porous nature of the anodized layer allows the product to be dyed any color that is required."

for example you look at your new ipod nano and ipod mini. those finishes are anodized.

so i decided to get that part painted black. i hope it turns out well. i didn't want to polish it or powdercoat it. i didn't want anything too flashy. once i get a digital camera ill post up more pics :)

Sidetracked...

I got sidetracked yet again by a group buy on supraforums. I've always wanted to pick up some TRD chrome style bezels. However, I've been hesitating to get them since they were made out of plastic and cheap. Why pay $100 for something cheap and plastic. But when a deal for a aluminum version came a long i decided to jump it. These are made with aluminum and look great! I was told that these will be available only for a limited time. My car will have a refresh look with them on.

thank you craigslist

i picked up an HKS Super SQV Blowoff valve courtesy of Craigslist on Saturday. I responded to one of the posts on there and emailed the guy back and forth. He told me that the bov he has for sale is the redesigned one. so on saturday evening i decided to pick it up with Edwill. We both rolled up to the SDSU area and picked up. the bov was originally for a WRX but can be used on any vehicle. the only thing that needs to be removed is the flanged. the bov looked great. i can't wait to finally rock the new style HKS BOV! thank you craigslist.