sir trial a lot Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Right, I'm really wanting a 2006 rear black echo rim for my zoo. I have a few questions.1:Do you think it will look ok with a 2005 cnc'd rim up front (remembering the cnc front rim is only 31mm ish wide)2:I dont really want a grind but ovbiously dont want the anodising on my braking surface. How can i remove it off the sidewalls? wet&dry paper?Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MesaMan Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 What difference does it make? Keep it on or grind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Porter Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 yes it will look fine...just use it with the anodised surface? it makes no different to the brake performance AND it looks better if you keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_skj0lsvik_ Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 #2. I think you could grind the color of with a regualar grinder but you`ll have to use like an polish grind-plate.. If you`ll get what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir trial a lot Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 oooooooo, i thought that the anodised surface was much smoother than the bare metal. Ill just keep the anodised surface on in that case!! thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewhite Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 heyim running a blue echo 2006 anodised rim and the braking is fine, exept if its wet which i found out on sunday cheers joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Smith Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 to remove the anodised surface simply grind the rim or use wet and dry paper to remove ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Dave Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 dont be gay, just give it a grind. that will deffo get the black off it. mine came with a grind and its really neat. hahaDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 an anodised rim gies a more powerful brake than a bare metal rim, in the dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 oooooooo, i thought that the anodised surface was much smoother than the bare metal. Ill just keep the anodised surface on in that case!! thanks for the help guys An anodised surface is (basically) the normal surface of aluminium (aluminium oxide) but thicker than it would normally be and dyed to whatever colour. This is why you can get clear anodising which is where the extra thick Al2O3 simply hasn't been dyed. The thicker layer of oxide helps keep the metal in better condition and obviously the colour is much harder to scratch and damage etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I used sand paper - 240 grid or whatever you call it but don't think it's an easy job, because you'll probably give up after doing one side. the layer is thick and uneven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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