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Changing light blue anodized seat post to black

I just received a new anodized aluminum seatpost for my bike and discovered the seatpost is light blue which doesn't match my bike color and would like to change it to black. What's the easiest way?

Bill Kirksey
hobbyist - Midland, Michigan
2003

No easy way to change the anodize color per se. Suggest going over the surface with a wide-tipped permanent marker pen, e.g., a "Sharpie."

Ken Vlach [deceased]
- Goleta, California

Finishing.com honored Ken for his countless carefully researched responses. He passed away May 14, 2015.
Rest in peace, Ken. Thank you for your hard work which the finishing world, and we at finishing.com, continue to benefit from.
2003

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