Just in case you’re interested / need inspiration. Here’s how I anodised / refinished a pair of Syncros cranks.
First up, the goal was black cranks for a P7 with Syncros stuff. A set of cast Syncros cranks came up via @Fat Gav (Slim) so the journey began.
First, they were in really good shape, but clearly loved. Bunch of scratches and nicks to smooth if possible.
Took them out to the garage and gave them a session on the polishing wheel, following up with hand polishing to get into the tricky parts. Used a toothpick to get all the polish out of the logos / thread recesses etc.
Then sent them off to Steve Barry at Acorn Plating Ltd. (01252 860424 / www.acornplating.com) to get them anodised black. Didn’t need any much prep work so were done the same day they got there. £45 inc postage. Bargain. Totally recommend. Arrived like this…
Gave them a quick wipe with isopropyl alcohol to prep them for lettering. Got a rattle can of white enamel, sprayed some into a foil cone (foil around your finger), then used that to liberally add to the engraved lettering. I used a syringe but in hindsight, a finger would have done the job too.
Left it 30-minutes allow to set slightly then gently wiped over the surface with kitchen towel / isopropyl. Turned out great.
Just got to build the rest of the bike now!
Hope that’s useful to someone. Main thing is I know a great anodiser now.
First up, the goal was black cranks for a P7 with Syncros stuff. A set of cast Syncros cranks came up via @Fat Gav (Slim) so the journey began.
First, they were in really good shape, but clearly loved. Bunch of scratches and nicks to smooth if possible.
Took them out to the garage and gave them a session on the polishing wheel, following up with hand polishing to get into the tricky parts. Used a toothpick to get all the polish out of the logos / thread recesses etc.
Then sent them off to Steve Barry at Acorn Plating Ltd. (01252 860424 / www.acornplating.com) to get them anodised black. Didn’t need any much prep work so were done the same day they got there. £45 inc postage. Bargain. Totally recommend. Arrived like this…
Gave them a quick wipe with isopropyl alcohol to prep them for lettering. Got a rattle can of white enamel, sprayed some into a foil cone (foil around your finger), then used that to liberally add to the engraved lettering. I used a syringe but in hindsight, a finger would have done the job too.
Left it 30-minutes allow to set slightly then gently wiped over the surface with kitchen towel / isopropyl. Turned out great.
Just got to build the rest of the bike now!
Hope that’s useful to someone. Main thing is I know a great anodiser now.
