If Polishing It Is So Hard, Why Would Anyone Anodise Anything?
– Because aluminium oxidises so quickly, it requires almost constant polishing to keep it looking great. Anodising the part prevents the oxidisation process, and maintains the finish much longer. It also resists scratching. The downside is that once the anodise has become dull, the only thing to do is to chemically strip it using Anodise Stripper or sandblast it off, then re-apply.
