Abstract: New methods of producing anodized aluminum alloy products having an improved surface appearance properties are disclosed. The methods may include preparing an aluminum alloy body for anodizing, thereby producing an anodized aluminum alloy body, contacting an intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body with an acid, thereby producing a prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body, and sealing the prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body. The anodized aluminum alloy products may realize a preselected color tolerance, such as realizing a b* value that is within a specified tolerance of a preselected b* value.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards resin compositions and methods of making and using the same, where the resulting resins (e.g. SLA resins) can be utilized in conjunction with additive manufacturing.

Abstract: A silicon polymer treatment with included pigments for anodized aluminum objects such as wheels. Titanium dioxide may be dispersed in polysiloxane or polysilazane to form a white polymer treatment on the object. Other beneficial components, such as corrosion inhibitors may be included in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: New methods of producing anodized aluminum alloy products having an improved surface appearance properties are disclosed. The methods may include preparing an aluminum alloy body for anodizing, thereby producing an anodized aluminum alloy body, contacting an intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body with an acid, thereby producing a prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body, and sealing the prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body. The anodized aluminum alloy products may realize a preselected color tolerance, such as realizing a b* value that is within a specified tolerance of a preselected b* value.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for lowering the gloss of a coated aluminum wheel surface is disclosed. The process comprises applying a roughening agent to the coated aluminum wheel surface via an application means. The roughening agent comprises grit powder, preferably iron or alumina grit, or plastic media and the application means comprises blasting, spraying, or painting. The invention lowers the gloss of the coating without reducing its overall performance. A wheel having a coated surface with a low gloss and a low gloss coating are also disclosed.