Author Topic: Convert plastic hub to metal looking? (Read 1861 times)

adigraham · « **on:** March 05, 2015, 05:27 PM »

Hi all

Excuse the lame question, I am sure it's an easy one to answer!

I have the option to buy a set of tuffs and Metal hubbed rear, plastic front.

Is there a way to make them look the same as i don't like the look of them so different?

Cheers

Adi

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2015, 05:33 PM »

leave them alone . mixed sets with ally rear and non ally front were issued in that style together.

pickle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2015, 08:25 AM »

If they're on a bike that's from around 85 onwards then 50/50 sets are fine. those kool kap things look pants on fronts other than the gold Graphites anyways

adigraham · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2015, 10:27 AM »

Cheers guys! very useful

Munnyella · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2015, 06:29 PM »

Kool kaps are good like Rob says on new graphites, they can be good on normal tuffs if you put the extra effort in and spray the plastic hub centre silver first.

I think I have seen some newer kool kaps that have the pressed centre (almost like a metal hub side)
which will remove the need for spray paint!

I never liked the look of the placcy hubs either, particularly on a 50/50 set, era correct or not!

MM

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2015, 06:43 PM »

kool kaps look terrible . period.

griff · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2015, 07:16 PM »

Do what you like, but you're only going to devalue a 50/50 set mucking about with kool caps

If you really want the 'metal hub look' but don't want to stretch to an OG set, you could always flog the ones you got and put kool caps on a new, cheap, sealed bearing set?

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2015, 07:18 PM »

they just glue on g . and fall off regularly.

adigraham · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2015, 07:34 PM »

Census says they suck!

Ideally want tuffs for my 83 ta!

deeman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2015, 11:14 AM »

Quote from: adigraham on March 06, 2015, 07:34 PM

Census says they suck!

Ideally want tuffs for my 83 ta!

They do suck! you need to sell the tuffs you have and go for a proper alloy hubbed set. There are plenty about in black if thatds the colour you have

adigraham · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:28 PM »

haha!

I am after white

Quote from: deeman on March 17, 2015, 11:14 AM

Quote from: adigraham on March 06, 2015, 07:34 PM
Census says they suck!

Ideally want tuffs for my 83 ta!

They do suck! you need to sell the tuffs you have and go for a proper alloy hubbed set. There are plenty about in black if thatds the colour you have

deeman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2015, 03:35 PM »

AAAAAH! the holy grail of mags.....a pair of white alloy hub tuffs that are actually white....and with no stress cracks round the hub!! I literally bought a set last week, they are not white...a bit creamy but have NO cracks. My last set were quite beige and had the usual stress cracks. You will pay double what a black set cost! It all depends on how anal you are about era correctness or just correctness.

adigraham · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2015, 05:20 PM »

I have nearly started crying!

I never had a bmx as a child as too much money, the skyway ta owner was a guy from the bottom of my road who could wheelie for over a mile!

I promised myself I would build one, taking ages to get the parts let alone the wheels!

How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

Quote from: deeman on March 17, 2015, 03:35 PM

AAAAAH! the holy grail of mags.....a pair of white alloy hub tuffs that are actually white....and with no stress cracks round the hub!! I literally bought a set last week, they are not white...a bit creamy but have NO cracks. My last set were quite beige and had the usual stress cracks. You will pay double what a black set cost! It all depends on how anal you are about era correctness or just correctness.

deeman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2015, 10:52 PM »

Quote from: adigraham on March 17, 2015, 05:20 PM

I have nearly started crying!

I never had a bmx as a child as too much money, the skyway ta owner was a guy from the bottom of my road who could wheelie for over a mile!

I promised myself I would build one, taking ages to get the parts let alone the wheels!

How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

Quote from: deeman on March 17, 2015, 03:35 PM
AAAAAH! the holy grail of mags.....a pair of white alloy hub tuffs that are actually white....and with no stress cracks round the hub!! I literally bought a set last week, they are not white...a bit creamy but have NO cracks. My last set were quite beige and had the usual stress cracks. You will pay double what a black set cost! It all depends on how anal you are about era correctness or just correctness.

I paid £220 which was quite strong....but try finding a nice pair! I don't like them when they get bleached and aqua blasted....leaves the surface nasty and rough, I would rather have them untouched and a bit off white!

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2015, 07:22 AM »

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I would rather have them untouched and a bit off white!

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amen to that!

adigraham · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2015, 10:52 AM »

Know what you mean, oh well my search continues!

Quote from: pickle on March 18, 2015, 07:22 AM

I would rather have them untouched and a bit off white!

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amen to that!

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CustardLips · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2015, 11:13 AM »

Quote from: adigraham on March 18, 2015, 10:52 AM

Know what you mean, oh well my search continues!

Put a wanted thread up.

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,24.0.html

adigraham · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:47 PM »

Already done one!

Quote from: CustardLips on March 18, 2015, 11:13 AM

Quote from: adigraham on March 18, 2015, 10:52 AM
Know what you mean, oh well my search continues!

Put a wanted thread up.

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,24.0.html

deeman · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2015, 11:33 PM »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RALEIGH-BURNER-SKYWAY-TUFF-2S-WITH-ALLOY-HUBS-OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-AERO-PRO-/261818303848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf5964568

adigraham · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2015, 11:12 AM »

deeman .... you beauty!

massive thanks, purchased!

Quote from: deeman on March 19, 2015, 11:33 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RALEIGH-BURNER-SKYWAY-TUFF-2S-WITH-ALLOY-HUBS-OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-AERO-PRO-/261818303848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf5964568

deeman · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2015, 11:50 AM »

sweet!! good scrub and a regrease of bearings, bit of wet n dry on the rims and you good to go!! nice grab !

adigraham · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2015, 04:46 PM »

Cheers matey, been a great help!

Was gonna dishwasher first..?

Quote from: deeman on March 20, 2015, 11:50 AM

sweet!! good scrub and a regrease of bearings, bit of wet n dry on the rims and you good to go!! nice grab !

deeman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:49 PM »

Quote from: adigraham on March 23, 2015, 04:46 PM

Cheers matey, been a great help!

Was gonna dishwasher first..?

Quote from: deeman on March 20, 2015, 11:50 AM
sweet!! good scrub and a regrease of bearings, bit of wet n dry on the rims and you good to go!! nice grab !

I think that works ok...never done it myself!.

adigraham · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2015, 07:12 PM »

What grit do i need for wet / dry, i'm a computer expert rather than DIY!

deeman · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2015, 08:08 PM »

Quote from: adigraham on March 23, 2015, 07:12 PM

What grit do i need for wet / dry, i'm a computer expert rather than DIY!

start with a 180 grit (quite rough) to get the worst off then a 320,600 then 800 after that 1200 depending. it's quite a lot of rubbing but only 4 rims. t cut also shines them up afterwards!

Author Topic: Convert plastic hub to metal looking? (Read 1861 times)

griff