Show us your…. Shiny parts

[27motorhead]

I'm taking that.


It's detailed so I can go back and check my notes . Thanks for the plug!

I was going to mention that your build thread is like an online note book to DIY anodising!

 

[Jourian]

Below a polished Shimano XT M730 crank arm dating from 1986. The condition was very similar to the unworked right crank. I did the entire process by hand, starting by sanding with a grit 120 all the way to 3000 (120-240-400-600-800-1200-1500-2000-3000). I probably could have skipped a few steps... After sanding I applied Autosol, that really did the job and brought in the shine. The entire process took me about 3 to 4 hours.

 

[Canuckbiker]

I have the same affliction ,

These M900s had the clear coat in tatters and some pitting , I’m thinking more than 4 hours

 

[Mod-Master]

I have the same affliction ,

These M900s had the clear coat in tatters and some pitting , I’m thinking more than 4 hours View attachment 779111

Mate those cranks are so shiny I can’t see them


They just blend in with the outside world…

 

[Canuckbiker]

Yep, I know, the good part is they will dull down a bit over time

 

[Caj Remtiw]

Go find a commercial buffer! If you can't easily find one, then find a metal plater, if they can't buff your parts then they'll know who can. Sad but true... Polished aluminum (not anodized) is soon going to get dull. The higher grade aluminum quicker and the "junk" slower. There are aviation coatings that will help... But "they" don't give the stuff away ($$$).

 

[KayOs]

I have the same affliction ,

These M900s had the clear coat in tatters and some pitting , I’m thinking more than 4 hours View attachment 779111

This is a thread about bicycle parts and not about strangely shaped mirrors. Please remove your picture.

 

[narcotitlan]

 

[Canuckbiker]

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

@Canuckbiker What kind of bench grinder/buffer and compound are you using?