Anodising Part 2

[Sithlord]

So Far So good... I Think ?

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your help today, this is what I have done in approx 6 Hours,
.. Still not sure on colour though.

The first picture is the frame after the caustic dip !! lol .. Defffff where gloves if you use this stuff its nasty..!! :twisted:

Let us know what you think ?

 

[cherrybomb]

That's looking good, but the finish is going to have to be WAY better than that for anodising.

Paint stripper and a toothbrush should make short work of the paint around the welds though.

 

[Dar Kuma]

you can get cloth polishing wheels for a drill, go and get two with some polishing compound, itll make short work on the main tubes.

but do that after you brillo pad it, and use a lot of water.

 

[Laurence8165]

Mr Muscle oven cleaner gets anodising off! Can't remember where I read that initially but I tried it on a friend's Campag' chainset... which turned a horrible mottled dark grey! Yikes! However, after a quick polish with Duraglit it came up almost like chrome plate. Just don't leave the Mr Muscle on too long!

 

[Sithlord]

Cheers

Mr Mussel eh!! Have to try a bit when I get another 5 (Hours) Thanks ..

Going to make sure its spot on before it goes to the Anodisers.... Its a nice frame and they don't make like this anymore
weight of frame is sub 3lb so I reckon that this will build up nice , Am looking for a sub 20lb cross country build.. No lighter than 18Lb thought as any lighter is toooo light ... :shock:

Thanks for the tips lads and encouragment.. its not an easy job but someone has to do it.. and hey ! its wet , and its the end of my work season so need something to keep me occupied till feb...













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