CdT85 Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Yoh! I think I want my next frame to be raw.Mooi one boet. Thanx mate, still in 2 minds about spraying her. Not sure how fast the raw frame will corrode.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Thanx mate, still in 2 minds about spraying her. Not sure how fast the raw frame will corrode.Clear Plastidip...
CdT85 Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Clear Plastidip... Thanx for the pointer...did not know clear was an option
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Yet to find it, but I'm sure you can... HAHA!!! Yes!! http://www.autostyle.co.za/plasti-dip-liquid-rubber-coating-spray-clear.html
popcorn_skollie Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Thanx mate, still in 2 minds about spraying her. Not sure how fast the raw frame will corrode. You could go clear? No primer or colour needed. Just a hardener and some clear.
CdT85 Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Yet to find it, but I'm sure you can... HAHA!!! Yes!! http://www.autostyle.co.za/plasti-dip-liquid-rubber-coating-spray-clear.html will it stick to raw aluminium though? Usually need an etch primer to paint alli
CdT85 Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 You could go clear? No primer or colour needed. Just a hardener and some clear. Was thinking of clear coat, just not sure it will be durable on raw aluminium. Else thinking of natural anodizing maybe
popcorn_skollie Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Was thinking of clear coat, just not sure it will be durable on raw aluminium. Else thinking of natural anodizing maybe I'm not thinking about any of this practicality. Its those raw oozy rims from bibi and now this frame that got me all hyped about raw. In high school I sprayed my MTB with a blikkie I bought from a hardware store so don't take any advice from me. On a side note this cannot be ignored http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Kk16Zxdy_I/UnpPmN1nArI/AAAAAAACtUY/dlSNIoUpgOQ/s1600/DSC_0238.JPGhttp://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_4282.jpgRAW FTW
Eddy Gordo Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 However that car has been hand polished a few times to seal in the effect.(not sure if this is the same one I am thinking about) but yes you can polish raw aluminium
CdT85 Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 I'm not thinking about any of this practicality. Its those raw oozy rims from bibi and now this frame that got me all hyped about raw. In high school I sprayed my MTB with a blikkie I bought from a hardware store so don't take any advice from me. On a side note this cannot be ignored http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Kk16Zxdy_I/UnpPmN1nArI/AAAAAAACtUY/dlSNIoUpgOQ/s1600/DSC_0238.JPGhttp://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_4282.jpgRAW FTW However that car has been hand polished a few times to seal in the effect.(not sure if this is the same one I am thinking about) but yes you can polish raw aluminium To much rawness..fatal system crash..does not compute...THAT LOOKS HOT Can polish the alu to a mirror or brushed finish...its the sealing of it that is the difficult part. think I must speak to the master of paint, aka BogusOne about my project..
Eddy Gordo Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 check these products. I am very impressed with the stainless steel version. Works extremely well. http://www.autosolsouthafrica.co.za/aluminium.html
nolipoli Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 If you are prepared to re-polish periodically, there is no reason not to just have the bike polished.In the States, polished Aluminium wheels are very popular, and the wheel manufacturers just have a bunch of Mexicans polishing them by hand.
CubeD Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 I polish aluminium often for my Honda CR projects (swingarms etc). To get the factory look I polish the aluminium up to a shine (which does seal it - the molecules are actually re-aligning with polishing), and then I lightly rub the extrusion lines in using WD40 and scotchbrite pads. You can clearcoat after this.
shakamara Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Was thinking of clear coat, just not sure it will be durable on raw aluminium. Else thinking of natural anodizing maybe you can also opt for the silver anodising route, or even a colour anodised frame. the pics are of my old HT stripped own and silver anodised. easy to clean and wears very well.
Brian Fantana Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Thanx mate, still in 2 minds about spraying her. Not sure how fast the raw frame will corrode.I have a raw Intense 5.5 2006 model. Corrosion is not a problem, it still looks as good as the day I bought it. The aluminium forms an oxidation layer which means it is not shiny. Just watch out for galvanic corrosion where bolts or washers are in contact with the raw aluminium.
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