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Midschoolfool:
Brake conversion is complete.
Midschoolfool:
Well I had a much better day today. In fact, I smashed it. Got the brake conversion finished without a single mark, the Ti shank fitted fantastic and it looks super. I also got my order of really strong belts for the file, and didn't lose a single one taking off all that powder coat. It only took about 5 minutes too. Got down the etch primer and I am really happy with how they are coming along. Will give them a sand tomorrow and put some white base down. The axle and bolts scrubbed up nice too. Deliberating now whether to order Ti bolts tbh...
Any way, got this done earlier. Very happy I did not have these refinished now. Far too nice tbh.
Midschoolfool:
Right, cranks.
Fork.
Hopefully I can get the white base down tomorrow on both.
I also found out why Demolition cranks are so eye wateringly expensive. Because they are brick shit houses. Not only that, but the axle is hollow. Which Profile want over ?100 for. They are also threaded for a removal tool, instead of having to just smash them off YOLO style like Profiles. Which I always absolutely hated. The hardware needs a quick blow over, but again like the arms physically they are all perfect.
Mikku:
Coming along nicely! :daumenhoch:
Midschoolfool:
--- Quote from: Mikku on October 12, 2022, 11:59 PM ---Coming along nicely! :daumenhoch:
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Thanks. Cranks are not going to be perfect as trying to remove all of the powder would have lost me all of the welds, but they'll still be really nice.
I still have a ?25 can of clear coat. Proper smack button 2k. Don't know if it'll still work but I might try using that. Will give a better finish and be super hard wearing.
Was a bit paranoid about throwing bright coloured stuff on it but tbh that's exactly what I wanted. The Metal is cool and all but a bit too muted and cool. you know? What the 99% would want.
I really miss my Proper sometimes with its wild colour scheme that worked well. Was much happier to ride.
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