mod_biker_barney Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Hey people, Was just wondering whether the use of caustic soda on a king headset would remove the entirety of the paint, but leave behind the laser etched logos? And also, if this works, would a coat of lacquer retain the rawed finish- despite no paint being applied? Cheers! [PS- it's gold, and I'm looking for any other colour so if you want to swap and save the hassle of potentially ruining an awesome headset, let me know ) Haha. Edited January 31, 2013 by mod_biker_barney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 It will remove all markings on the headset and completely strip it.. Ive done quite abit in caustic soda..im quite the pro! Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 yep caustic will leave the logo's as i belive there laser etched on! will be an easy little job. you could shine it up and lacquer it to keep its shine, but up to you really be careful with caustic though, that stuffs lethal, use proper protection, gloves and sfuff, dont breath it in if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Will leave the logos 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 It will remove all markings on the headset and completely strip it.. Ive done quite abit in caustic soda..im quite the pro! Ha So you're saying the logos will go?! yep caustic will leave the logo's as i belive there laser etched on! will be an easy little job. you could shine it up and lacquer it to keep its shine, but up to you really be careful with caustic though, that stuffs lethal, use proper protection, gloves and sfuff, dont breath it in if you can Yeh proper protection would be used at all times, i wasn't sure about the lasing etching as to how far down the soda actually removes markings Will leave the logos 100% We need a third opinion now for a deciding vote haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 no caustic wont remove laser etching! a mate of mine did his try all h hub, and his echo sl frame, both have laser etched logos and they are still on there, not even faded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I've stripped 2 echo headsets exactly the same way, just remove the headset before the caustic eats too deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 no caustic wont remove laser etching! a mate of mine did his try all h hub, and his echo sl frame, both have laser etched logos and they are still on there, not even faded! Ok sweet cheers boy! I've stripped 2 echo headsets exactly the same way, just remove the headset before the caustic eats too deep. Awesome, so once the gold has come off, get it out sharpish?! Any idea how to get it a very vibrant silver with 'rubbing off' the king logos in order to buff it up before lacquer goes on? Cheers for the input people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 don't laquer it. just give it a polish up with some silvo will come up a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Ok sweet cheers boy! Awesome, so once the gold has come off, get it out sharpish?! Any idea how to get it a very vibrant silver with 'rubbing off' the king logos in order to buff it up before lacquer goes on? Cheers for the input people! i reckon you could lightly wet and dry it, 1200 grit, but caustic will leave it fairly smooth, i wouls say autosol would be your best bet! i always use that on my rawed alloy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Ok thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I've used it quite a bit. Never lost the logos unless it was left in waaay too long, another vote for silvo, lovely stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I like it when people make topics I can take information from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I like it when people make topics I can take information from I'm such a top guy, I know all the right questions to ask But seriously people, thanks for all your input! Hopefully I won't cock it up hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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