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Well i did the anodising stripping today. The results were truely fantastic. Took next to no time at all. That Oven Pride is some good stuff. I got a bit on the bottom of my forearm when i was reaching into the bucket to scrub it on. Didnt really think anything of it at first, but then i...

I read a great thread about caustic soda while i was researching. One bloke had his caustic soda solution in a bowl, and he dropped his motorbike brake caliper in to get the paint stripped off. He said he came back 20 minutes later and the caliper was nowhere to be found :lol:. Sounds like...

Just remembered that my bucket is plastic...LOL. Ill be using that then!

Re: Re: Definitely will be using goggles and gloves. Dont have a mask or apron but i should be okay without if im careful. Thats great. Ill give that technique a go. What happens if i use a normal bowl? instead of a plastic one?

Thanks all for the quick replies! After reading this, im beginning to feel like a bit of a tool, because i know exactly what you mean now about anodising being part of the aluminium. I think it may be paint... :oops: What made me scratch my head was the fact that it there was no sign of...

Hi, i have got myself a project going - polishing up a retro GT frame to a mirror finish, and a fork with the same finish. I have finished my frame and it is ready to go, and i have now moved on to the fork. The fork is anodized however, and i need to get it all off obviously before i can start...

Hi. I thought id share my Raleigh Mirage build. Its almost a year ago now since i first "restored" it. Its not equipped with loads of period correct parts, but the original parts are the cranks, front and rear mechs, seatpost, headset, BB, fork. I used to love riding this bike when i was 15 ish...

Re: Oh my lord those wheels are cranks are beautiful. I especially love those rims with the pearlescent paint. I instantly thought of this the moment i saw them http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... can_01.jpg. Interesting spoke work. Never seen anything like that.

Cheers :) Ive been a memeber on here for a few weeks, been looking through loads of bike builds and stuff being a big retro bicycle fan. The seatpost looks fine, especially for road cycling which is what i use it for. Ive done loads of wheelies and stuff (not trying to show off!)and its been...

Hi, i have decided to sell my retro mountain bike, a 1989 (i think) Raleigh Mirage. As the title says, the frame is Cromoly and the forks are also Cromoly and are original. I am looking for £85. Collection only from Enfield. No posting unfortunately. Details of the bike are below. This bike...