i like cunning stunts Posted February 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Apply some wax polish afterwards to waterproof it and to stop it going dull.Clarkynice one mate, thats good help i didn't know that, save me 1hour every couple of weeks...loli will do that to mine very soon...jake ansell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Is it an essential factor to have wire wool called Hank for this process, or would Bertie do just as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 lmao!nice one , good to see a briliantly structured post from a new member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 lmao!nice one , good to see a briliantly structured post from a new memberthanks mate, "super hero voice" its all in a days work.jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 right, I'm more than happt to try this out on my T-Pro frame, but..1. Will it work on an anodised aluminum frame?2. What is the finish actually like? Its hard to tell from the photos but is it an ACTUAL mirror finish and is it easy to get a mirror finish if I wanted?3. Does nitromous work on anodised parts?thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 right, I'm more than happt to try this out on my T-Pro frame, but..1. Will it work on an anodised aluminum frame?2. What is the finish actually like? Its hard to tell from the photos but is it an ACTUAL mirror finish and is it easy to get a mirror finish if I wanted?3. Does nitromous work on anodised parts?thanks.Nitromorse won't work mate, to get ride of the anodizing you need to get some caustic soda, mix it with water, dunk the frame in it, leave it for a few minutes and let it dry. Then you can do the polishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Nitromorse won't work mate, to get ride of the anodizing you need to get some caustic soda, mix it with water, dunk the frame in it, leave it for a few minutes and let it dry. Then you can do the polishingAh...shit. Nasty stuff is that. You can't buy the stuff can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) It's a great job but take into account that having done the frame you will probably want to polish the rest of your bike (it's addictive) and you will therefore be dealing with anodised components. To remove the coat you need either a specific acid or sand paper. And from past experience i dont reccomend using sand paper in any form. Just a remark I admire your determination on doing the frame, I've probably gone off polishing for the rest of my life after doing two rims, a stem, fork, cranks pedals and a headset. All apart from the fork were anodised and it was an awful job.Edit: also i find it is much quicker to use a polishing stone to do the preliminary polishing and then finish it of with Auto*... or Brasso (having tried both i find brasso is far better). Edited February 22, 2006 by Inur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Is it an essential factor to have wire wool called Hank for this process, or would Bertie do just as well? well no you can just use a rag but it is recomended to use this stuff and a rag it just helps to remove the paint and saves time Pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br3n Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 GOGGLES PEOPLE! GOGGLES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Realllly good guide, followed it as you said, and it works a treat, As shown belowHelped me create that, As exciting as that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 excellent mate im really happy and im sure jake is that people are benafiing from this well this is my bike i finally got it built today the pic dont do it any justace and i hope to get some decent ones to show the quality of the polishing better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 GOGGLES PEOPLE! GOGGLES! Seconded....and possibley some hard wearing gloves wen using the nitro mors.....Its really nasty stuff..its a real irritant..my hands were itching for hours after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 rite mate stripping anodised alloy, is dodgey.mr muscle oven cleaner can get it off,, but i have only tryed this on low quality anodised metal...another method is to sand it down with a low grade sand or glass paper,(about 800 profile)the effect from the polish is stunning, you can get the frame to any level of "shine" the more you polish it the clearer the mirror finish gets....so basically the more time you spend on it the better the quality....on the frame shown it took about 2 hours of polishing....(a combination of hand and machine polishing.)...nitromorse does not remove the anodised material...anyway contact me if you need anymore advice....thanks and hoped that helped..jake ansell(JP polishing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I dont think I'll bother with the frame now. Problem with alloy is that it oxides...and looks shit after a ride, very high maintence to keep it looking good. I might just get it powercoated a different colour? Maybe not...I'll buy me a GU frame and do it with that possibily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 How do you remove anodising from rims????? it is a silver megamo rim....i have tryed nitromors and it doesn't even mark the damn thing...i have followed every instruction i have had.....if anyone can give me any extra info i will be very grateful,i am trying to chrome the rim...and where could i buy the "autosol" from?? Thankszoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 caustic soda for anodising removal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials mama Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 i really want to make my t-pro uber shiney it would look so pimp, i may just end up picking a random coloureddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Where can you buy caustic soda from??? thankszoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeza Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hi, Nice guide mate, i have a koxx that is brushed, will this work? im thinking not. Jeza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 How do you remove anodising from rims????? it is a silver megamo rim....i have tryed nitromors and it doesn't even mark the damn thing...i have followed every instruction i have had.....if anyone can give me any extra info i will be very grateful,i am trying to chrome the rim...and where could i buy the "autosol" from?? Thankszoowell, caustic soda is one, i use mr muscle oven cleaner, i dont know whether that contains "caustic soda or not, but it works... i leave it for about 15-25 mins and then its ready for the long hard polishing process..remember if your polishing, always prepare the metel before..small scratches,tcyou can get autosol from halfords...hope it helpedjake ansell(JP polishing)Hi, Nice guide mate, i have a koxx that is brushed, will this work? im thinking not. Jezahey mate, i have to say i have never polished a brushed frame... so dont take my word for it..lolbasically, strip the clear laquer of it sand the frame down with,800 profile sand/glass paper.until the brush marks have disapeared,then crack on with the polishing..hope it helped, please contact me if you would prefer to have someone else do it... check my other post...jake ansell(JP polishing) Seconded....and possibley some hard wearing gloves wen using the nitro mors.....Its really nasty stuff..its a real irritant..my hands were itching for hours after ye mate it is, i was once using nitromorse topless becasue it was summer, i splashed a bit on my nipple and it stung like a rite ****** for hours....good advice,big gloves, goggles,and cover all your skin......jake ansell(JP polishing) I dont think I'll bother with the frame now. Problem with alloy is that it oxides...and looks shit after a ride, very high maintence to keep it looking good. I might just get it powercoated a different colour? Maybe not...I'll buy me a GU frame and do it with that possibily.if your worried about it oxidising, just massage a bit of wax on there, as already said earlier on in this post...anyways, mate, all thing polished, look great so if i was you id go for it...jake ansell(JP polishing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Hi guys is the zona (grey one) anodised or not and also are the stickers laquerd over or not?Dan ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hi guys is the zona (grey one) anodised or not and also are the stickers laquerd over or not?Dan !Unfortunatly for Zona owners, the stickers are laquered over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Also is the zona zip (grey one) anodised or not.?Dan ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Great guide there, mucho help as im just doing mine currentlyQuick question though, i see with the Autosol you have used the drill cloth thing, would it work just as well using a rag to polish it into the frame or would it leave it streaky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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