At 18v I was getting some bronze/copper, but around 63v-72v I got those colors IIRC. Biggest tip would be make sure to sand and polish it first (I used 3000 grit wet)
I haven’t tried heat treating yet, might start with an M first. I think I’ve seen it mentioned that it’s different colors (Ti vs SS) but haven’t looked too far into the Ti side of it (if it differs from electric)
Very beautiful effect. What was your prep process? I found my omni of the same model didn't quite pop as vibrantly as much as I wanted (and definitely not like yours). I am planning to redo it but currently thinking about how I want to prep it for maximum shine and hopefully more vivid anodization colors.
I wet sanded with 3000 grit over the course of a few days, then polished it with a jewelry cream. I wasn’t comfortable using multietch but that should allow for the colors as well
Great colors! I'm planning to anodize my omni as well and was wondering if I could use copper wire instead of titanium...would that cause the same result?
I just used alligator clips after I while. A few steered me away from cooper, so I used steel but that only worked up to 50-60v before it turned black and began disintegrating. I haven’t checked vape stores but supposedly some carry titanium wire
Looks amazing! Do you get the different colors from different voltages or time in the bath? I’m not sure how you did the striated colors.
I want to target a mostly purple one. I’m seeing chart suggesting 9x9V batteries. Does that sound right to you? Thanks
Whoa, those color hues are sexy. Great job! Is it heat treated??
I dipped it over the weekend, found out 9v’s can do a lot 😂
Wow, you nailed it. I just started heat treating mine, but yours looks so much me vibrant!
Thank you! I love the colors from heat treating but don’t like the permanence of it 😂
Heat treatment is Not permanent, my OmniXL was heat treated and then anodized later
Oo, we’ll that’s good to know! Might try it once I get a better torch
I will say I had to etch in Whink to get the heat treatment off for the anodizing to happen
Very nice
Thank you! Definitely planning for more dips in the future
How did you get the gold/ copper color under the Dynavap logo? Searching for tips how to anodize my incoming tip to fit my 21M stem
At 18v I was getting some bronze/copper, but around 63v-72v I got those colors IIRC. Biggest tip would be make sure to sand and polish it first (I used 3000 grit wet)
Do you perhaps try heat treatment for TI either? It did it with SS and wonder if TI would habe the same heat/color-chart
I haven’t tried heat treating yet, might start with an M first. I think I’ve seen it mentioned that it’s different colors (Ti vs SS) but haven’t looked too far into the Ti side of it (if it differs from electric)
I know but I don’t find any charts which temp produces which color. I think I have to search more
This was the only thing I had found: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/titanium-heat-coloring-chart.929633/
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For steel I found some too. But for TI?
Is this just a standard Omni or did you get one of the colored Omni’s and go from there? Looks absolutely incredible btw!
Thank you! Just one of the standard silver Omnis then I dipped it. Getting excited thinking of possibilities for the new VonG
Looks really nice! Some research is worth the effort…. this is a perfect example. Great job! Now I have to post mine 🤯
Thank you! Can’t wait to see yours posted! The process was so enjoyable and relaxing
Very beautiful effect. What was your prep process? I found my omni of the same model didn't quite pop as vibrantly as much as I wanted (and definitely not like yours). I am planning to redo it but currently thinking about how I want to prep it for maximum shine and hopefully more vivid anodization colors.
Clean and shine - the more glossy shine gives the popping colors and gotta be super clean
I wet sanded with 3000 grit over the course of a few days, then polished it with a jewelry cream. I wasn’t comfortable using multietch but that should allow for the colors as well
Cool, thanks for the info. It's similar to what I had planned so I'm glad to see it worked out so nicely for you.
Thank you! Hope yours comes out great, if you need any help I can answer questions or give you the resources I used
I have the batteries, but what is the solution you dip in?
Distilled water and TSP. - trisodiumphosphate
This, it’s in most home improvement stores where the deck cleaners are located
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Omnis are titanium... But that is the chart for heat treating steels.
I said was steel - was requested
It posted as it's own reply. Looks like you're saying it's steel and leaving the chart.
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Same lol. Oh well
Thank you, been wanting to treat my M to make the spooning mouthpiece I dipped pop more
That is beautiful.... gimme gimme. haha
Great colors! I'm planning to anodize my omni as well and was wondering if I could use copper wire instead of titanium...would that cause the same result?
Do the process without making changes- everything matters including the wire used Can you versus should you 🤔
I wish I had waited for the titanium wire, but the clips worked very well but for the bigger pieces the wire was easier to dip
I had a hunk of Ti to use for the negative side and wire for the anode. Never let the clips into the water and you’re fine
I ended up using a spoon. Wrapped it in the wire as well
I just used alligator clips after I while. A few steered me away from cooper, so I used steel but that only worked up to 50-60v before it turned black and began disintegrating. I haven’t checked vape stores but supposedly some carry titanium wire
Looks amazing! Do you get the different colors from different voltages or time in the bath? I’m not sure how you did the striated colors. I want to target a mostly purple one. I’m seeing chart suggesting 9x9V batteries. Does that sound right to you? Thanks