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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: ATL on July 12, 2008, 12:35 PM

Title: Remove blemishes on hubs???
Post by: ATL on July 12, 2008, 12:35 PM

How can i remove the blemishes on these hubs and also other parts are marked and not shiny anymore, like the seat clamp, chain tensioners etc, would oxalic acid do anything?

Iv tried steel wool, the fine type, wet and dry scratches slightly.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v720/m1n1_c00p3r/CIMG3184.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v720/m1n1_c00p3r/CIMG3185.jpg)

Overall my restoration is going well, frames off for powder coating, got to dye my Acorn Freestyle mags, got replacement bars and seat post :D

Title: Re: Remove blemishes on hubs???
Post by: sawzall on July 12, 2008, 01:43 PM

hubs would need polishing to remove all oxidisation and pitting i have done some before with great results,seat guts would really need re plating ,it might be easier to find a cheap nos seat and remove the guts from that ;)

Title: Re: Remove blemishes on hubs???
Post by: ATL on July 12, 2008, 07:49 PM

What would you recommend polishing them with?

Title: Re: Remove blemishes on hubs???
Post by: sawzall on July 12, 2008, 07:53 PM

i use a polishing motor with 3 different grade mops and polishing soaps this is the sort of finish you can get 8)
before...(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y77/sawzall717/jamesoxford022.jpg)
after....(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y77/sawzall717/jamesoxford025.jpg)

Title: Re: Remove blemishes on hubs???
Post by: ATL on July 12, 2008, 08:09 PM

Duuude that is crazy! Looks great.

Hmm im gonna have trouble not having a polishing wheel, i have a hand drill lol il have to see what i can do! Damn this living in an apartment, no room for any tools or stuff!