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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: punkdSICO on December 04, 2011, 05:06 PM
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Hi all - I have the below stem and wondering what are my restro options? Its going onto a white and chrome build; its supposed to be a cheap/rider build so dont want to spend too much..
So, Im guessing:
1) strip back to metal and polish (I have a new bench polisher so could be fun). Would this come out okay?
2) get it anodised white. Approx how much would this cost and who can do it?
3) Send it to Dan for a powercoat. Not too sure I like powdered stems..
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6453567571_14c3159aba_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6453568421_0319fe5d80_b.jpg)
Thoughts?
Paul
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You can't get things anodised in white I think, try polishing it and if you don't like it get it powdered :daumenhoch:
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polishing it will be fine,just remove the major marks with wet n dry first.you can get a new decal for the top once its done.you could always spray it with rattle cans ,just make sure you use an acis etch primer which you can buy in aerosol.I will be doing the same to my 'fakelifter' when it arrives! :daumenhoch:
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i did a fake lifter recently.it was shabby white but i wanted red.i just used plasticote spray enamel and it came out fine.will get pics up as soon as.
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i did a fake lifter recently.it was shabby white but i wanted red.i just used plasticote spray enamel and it came out fine.will get pics up as soon as.
do it dude,i'd like to see that,mines coming from the states just waiting for it! :daumenhoch:
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I can help u out with a decal I think I got a black one and a silver one that I had made for me I'll have a look u can have them foc if I have
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Those polish up lovely :daumenhoch:
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Hey all
I had a very generous offer to get it painted white - this sounded great but a few money issues have forced my hand and I am now going to restore it myself.. Today I got some Wet n Dry but my buggery-wanking Sainsburys had sold out of Oven Pride.
84performer - just sent you a PM about the decal.. Big thanks..
Obviously I will eventually close down this thread with some final money-shots of the stem..
ta,
Paul
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found the decals pm me your addy and ill send you one of each
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found the decals pm me your addy and ill send you one of each
You got another one of them dude?
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paul decals in post
wildon i still got 2 more silver/grey if any use to you
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found the decals pm me your addy and ill send you one of each
You got another one of them dude?
Hi Wildon - I think Mr 84performer has sent me 2 decals and I only need one. If so, ill happilly continue the Christmas love that Mr 84 started and forward on the unused decal.
Leave it with me and ill shout when they arrive. Christmas post pobably means they will be a few days, I guess.
ta,
Paul
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This is on the Museum right now Paul :daumenhoch:
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/6501747123_c13803a120_b.jpg)
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Stay away from the museum T,you know no good wiil come of it!!! :daumenhoch:
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Stay away from the museum T,you know no good wiil come of it!!! :daumenhoch:
I live there dude and all my 'good' has come from there :2funny: and here too :smitten: ::) :LolLolLolLol: