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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: brass monkey! on June 26, 2009, 10:22 AM
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Hi Y'all :D
just got 2 pairs of rims back from the anodisers, and I wanted to give them a bit more of a shiney finish - would you recommend laquer coating them before building them?
what you thinking?
Matt
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Leave them as is
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Leave them as is
Dan, one pair is your old 24"'s now in Blue, they came out nice except for some slight dark bits where they were pitted.
about the anodising, they have a very slight 'tacky' feel to them, like the are not 100% dry? if that makes sense....
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hmmm - can't help you with the tacky
maybe someone else can chip in?
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laquer will chip, and lifts if there is any moisture around. If you absoloutely have to do it, id go for a semi gloss.
Anodising is basically electroplating, I cant see how they wouldnt be dry, but if you were unhappy with the result, why not have a word with the guy who did them?
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laquer will chip, and lifts if there is any moisture around. If you absoloutely have to do it, id go for a semi gloss.
Anodising is basically electroplating, I cant see how they wouldnt be dry, but if you were unhappy with the result, why not have a word with the guy who did them?
:daumenhoch:
think i'll leave the laquer then.. :)
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speak to mattdub, he has had issues with anodised rims, deffo dont finger the rims as the prints wont come off, i am sure he had to oil them or something
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speak to mattdub, he has had issues with anodised rims, deffo dont finger the rims as the prints wont come off, i am sure he had to oil them or something
thanks Pete :daumenhoch:
BTW: I never 'finger rims' ;)
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Who did you use, out of interest?
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Light mineral oil will finnish them , but you shouldnt have too
send them to custom colour
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Who did you use, out of interest?
local firm in Essex
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Light mineral oil will finnish them
cheers Rich
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The rims aren't sealed (a term used in anodising. After anodising them you dye them in which ever colour and to keep the colour in you have to seal them, most commonly in boiling water) just bad finishing! Try ptfe spray that will seal them for a while but wether you stop using the brakes is another thing. The other option is I will put them right for you!
Are the wheels like a matt finish?
If you need any help give me a shout
Paul
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The rims aren't sealed (a term used in anodising. After anodising them you dye them in which ever colour and to keep the colour in you have to seal them, most commonly in boiling water) just bad finishing! Try ptfe spray that will seal them for a while but wether you stop using the brakes is another thing. The other option is I will put them right for you!
Are the wheels like a matt finish?
If you need any help give me a shout
Paul
Hi Paul,
Yes the rims are like a 'matt' finish - can I do something myself or should I take them back to the anodisers?
thanks
Matt
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The rims aren't sealed (a term used in anodising. After anodising them you dye them in which ever colour and to keep the colour in you have to seal them, most commonly in boiling water) just bad finishing! Try ptfe spray that will seal them for a while but wether you stop using the brakes is another thing. The other option is I will put them right for you!
Are the wheels like a matt finish?
If you need any help give me a shout
Paul
Hi Paul,
Yes the rims are like a 'matt' finish - can I do something myself or should I take them back to the anodisers?
thanks
Matt
Hello matt
There is not much you can do except for sending them back to the anodisers and asking for the rims to be chemically brightened or having them polished and then chemically brightened. What did you pay to get them done if you dont mind me asking?
Like i said if ya need any help give me a shout.
:daumenhoch:
Paul