A lot of M/C tank shapers use a strip of the parent metal for filler if they are going to polish. I have never seen a M/C tank anodized. I've heard of this. Is there an easy way to cut strips that are that thin? I'm using .063" sheet. I've got an air shear but the strips that it produces are l...

Nope. They're different alloys. But, a "clear" anodizing will change the nature of the material somewhat anyway. They will be close, and depending upon whether you're stitching panels together, or welding a tunnel/baseplate to a shell, the slight discoloration will not be noticeable. Are ...

cj737 wrote:5356 anodizes well.

Great, thanks. And that will match with the 3003 when anodized?

I'm making a motorcycle gas tank out of 3003 aluminum. The plan is to give it a brushed finish and then clear anodize it. What filler rod should I use so that the anodizing matches the 3003?