Why,does chrome add weight?actually, none of us would "go chrome" as we prefer our bikes be light and nimble.
most of us leave our wheels a solid silver or black.
yeah, aircraft stripper will take the paint off, then you just need to use polishing compound on the exposed aluminum.
Yep, taped the center but didn't use clear coat.thanks for pics, looks great, did you tape off the center section and did you clear coat. where in germany? my cousins in (bingen)spelling?
That looks awesome how long did the process take you? How long ago did you do it and how is it holding up? Has it dulled at all?I used some abrasive stain to get the color off and
then just took metal polish...
Thats the result:
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I did it back in spring 2006, so its been about three years.That looks awesome how long did the process take you? How long ago did you do it and how is it holding up? Has it dulled at all?
Thank youNille, that looks really sharp. I can't believe I didn't notice it in any of your other pics yet, like the SVOTM ones, but it goes great with your bike.
Ah, so you are the one ;D lolonce again thats why I always voted for you nille. your bike is about the details
Yep, got a pic of the front, also posted it in the svotm threadyea i agree it does look good i like the black center contrast, got a pick of the front?