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Title: De anodizing
Post by: Cazzabaz on November 11, 2013, 08:39 PM

Hi there, just found 31 year old Suntour Vx cranks anodized in blue, i would like to have them finished in polished silver for my Kuwi laserlite project, has anybody ever used oven cleaner or caustic soda to remove the anodize......any tips would be welcome
Cheers
Steve

Title: Re: De anodizing
Post by: That Swan Guy on November 11, 2013, 08:40 PM

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,17958.0.html

Title: Re: De anodizing
Post by: Cazzabaz on November 11, 2013, 08:43 PM

Thanks Swan guy....perfect.......Caroline...get to Tescos.. ;D

Title: Re: De anodizing
Post by: griff on November 11, 2013, 11:05 PM

What state is the blue? You might find someone with a silver set that wants to swap......

Title: Re: De anodizing
Post by: CustardLips on November 12, 2013, 06:54 AM

Yeah put an ad up in the trade section.  :daumenhoch:
You never know.  ???

Title: Re: De anodizing
Post by: Cazzabaz on November 12, 2013, 03:47 PM

To be honest the blue is not in a good state, but has no dents or pits, so going to polish it out
Cheers

Title: Re: De anodizing
Post by: CustardLips on November 12, 2013, 04:59 PM

Quote from: Cazzabaz on November 12, 2013, 03:47 PM

To be honest the blue is not in a good state, but has no dents or pits, so going to polish it out
Cheers

You'd be surprised mate, a lot of folks go for the survivor look. Be worth a try before you strip em'.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: De anodizing
Post by: BMX1973 on November 12, 2013, 09:34 PM

Check the resto threads.

...............or someone may want a survivor set.

Quote from: Cazzabaz on November 11, 2013, 08:39 PM

Hi there, just found 31 year old Suntour Vx cranks anodized in blue, i would like to have them finished in polished silver for my Kuwi laserlite project, has anybody ever used oven cleaner or caustic soda to remove the anodize......any tips would be welcome
Cheers
Steve