07-13-2007, 01:14 AM | #1 |
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Ugly gold anodized finish on forks
First off, Hello everybody!
Has anybody tried to remove the gold finish from the forks? I google searched "removing anodized finish"and saw that a lye solution will remove anodized finish without harming the aluminum. |
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07-13-2007, 01:36 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Ugly gold anodized finish on forks
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07-13-2007, 03:16 AM | #3 |
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The gold finish fades quite rapidly in the sun, the portion behind the headlight is still OK but further down they have definitly faded quite badly.
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07-13-2007, 05:19 AM | #4 |
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If the gold anodizing is removed wouldnt you be left with bare aluminum which in it selt will start to oxidize and look very bad.
You could strip/sand/polish the aluminum but you'd probably need to clear coat it to keep it looking good. |
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07-13-2007, 03:48 PM | #5 | |
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07-13-2007, 04:17 PM | #6 |
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I believe Oven Cleaner will strip anodized aluminum without harming it.
I like my gold forks. Looks like a high dollar hopup. |
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07-13-2007, 08:16 PM | #7 | |
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M'kay... I can't let that go, while it is funny to me, if he actually tried that it would ruin his forks in a big stinky cloud of smoke. If anyone wonders at this, go outside and spray oven cleaner on a soda can... just stand back when you do it. |
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07-13-2007, 09:11 PM | #8 |
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When I googled "removing anodized finish from aluminum" I found these two results
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-sandersj.html http://www.finishing.com/412/93.shtml I would like to try it on some test pieces before I would dare to try it on the forks. I have't gotten my bike yet but when I do I HATE that gold finish. Thanks for your attention guys I feel very comfortable with this purchase thanks to your wealth of knowledge, this site is great! |
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07-13-2007, 09:42 PM | #10 |
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why not just paint over it?
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Our forks wouldn't polish up worth a hoot though since they a full of ridges. |
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07-13-2007, 10:26 PM | #12 |
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WHy not just have them powder coated?
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07-13-2007, 10:46 PM | #14 |
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I have no clue. I've just followed others tips and experience.
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