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Title: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: bert4142 on September 30, 2010, 05:32 PM
I was wondering if anyone here has had any quick release calipers re done, if so how did you get on with the QR part as it should remain chromed??

I was going to drill it out or remove it somehow then find a fastenings firm or engineering co to get it put back on, it seems simple enough........

I cannot find blue nippons for love or money so this way seems to be my only option and probably cheaper too.


Whats your views??
Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: 58 delray on September 30, 2010, 05:34 PM
from what i've been told you can't anno them with the quick release in place as the process will disolve the steel  :(
Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: bert4142 on September 30, 2010, 07:25 PM
Thats what i thought, so has anyone removed the QR part then had em done and if so how or who did the rivetting back on??
Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: MartyC on October 01, 2010, 04:49 AM
Contact Custom Colours, I'm sure they tape up the chrome bits on the QR so it can be anodised  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: bert4142 on October 03, 2010, 12:04 PM
Do they, surely if it destroys steel it wont be put off by a bit of tape.....

I will give em a call and have a chat, theres also a good place near me so will ask them too.

Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: sid1972 on October 03, 2010, 12:29 PM
I am a metal work teacher and I have the kit and several size rivets but I have never done it  :-\
Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: MartyC on October 03, 2010, 03:28 PM
Do they, surely if it destroys steel it wont be put off by a bit of tape.....

I will give em a call and have a chat, theres also a good place near me so will ask them too.



Give Paul a call, he has done a fair few MX1000's with no issue  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: Bmx nut on October 11, 2010, 08:53 PM
Don't be so tight by the right colour and front the cash


LOL!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
Title: Re: Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??
Post by: bert4142 on October 12, 2010, 03:41 PM
if you can find me a blue ano nippon then i will happily buy it.

Good luck 
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