Maglite restoration

torchsarecool · Jan 14, 2016

I have an old 7 C cell maglite which is really battered and scuffed. Can anyone offer any advice how to restore it?

I was considering sanding it down to remove the anodising and then refinish it somehow. Ive seen people who have used dipping methods to create custom finishes but I can't imagine that's very hard-wearing.

bykfixer · Jan 14, 2016

You may look into powder coating.

In my work we use powder coated alluminum and stainless stuff all the time.

Next time you go through an intersection with colored traffic signal poles, fancy street sign poles or black street light poles...they're all powder coated alluminum or stainless parts n pieces.

Way more durable than plasti dip.

Poppy · Jan 14, 2016

Maybe just some spray paint

Cleck · Jan 15, 2016

I'm with bykfixer - either powdercoat or even try cerakote. Cerakote is for knives and firearms, really tough stuff. Plenty of companies do it, just google them.

squaredots · Jan 15, 2016

You could paint it and coat it with something like everbrite maybe? https://www.everbritecoatings.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=4

torchsarecool · Jan 16, 2016

Thanks chaps. Ive found a company nearby which uses hydrodipping with a clear hard-wearing coating. Thinking perhaps some carbon effects. I guess I won't be really using this it is likely just going to be on the shelf. So looking cool will probably take priority over durability. Just got to get some prices for the job

bykfixer · Jan 16, 2016

Show us pix when it's done please.

CelticCross74 · Jan 18, 2016

with cerakote the possibilities are endless

GasganoFJ60 · Jan 21, 2016

Instead of recoating the body with whatever substance, how not strip the body down bare and polish it to a chrome/mirror finish?
Just a thought.

bykfixer · Jan 21, 2016

^^ that's a great idea.

torchsarecool · Jan 23, 2016

GasganoFJ60 said:
Instead of recoating the body with whatever substance, how not strip the body down bare and polish it to a chrome/mirror finish?
Just a thought.

Yea I could try this first in any case. Good call, Cheers

lightlover · Jan 23, 2016

Also, check out the UK anodising facility found by peter yetman:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?398326-Anodising-in-the-UK

Good luck with your project.

Pellidon · Jan 23, 2016

I have a really old 1985-ish 2D cell that I used for years and I like the character marks. Depending on how scruffy it is, having it anodized in a contrasting color would highlight the scratches and give it a neat effect.

BillSWPA · Jan 23, 2016

If going through the time and expense to refinish the exterior, also consider an LED upgrade from Malkoff, Terralux, etc.

GasganoFJ60 · Oct 10, 2020

torchsarecool said:
Yea I could try this first in any case. Good call, Cheers

So did you ever polish your light to a nice chrome finish?

bykfixer · Oct 10, 2020

good bump!!

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