make a 2010 campag Derailleur look like a 2011 edition

[Asterix]

hi all

 

im bored and i love the all black look of the 2011 and current 11 speed campag deraileurs.

 

So my question is for all the machanics out there, can i essential rebuild an 11 speed 2010 model record rear derailleur with 2011 edition chorus parts (just the black alloy parts)

 

From what i see they look the same the Upper and Lower alu parts (essentially just do away with the chrome sections.

 

any advice and somebody willing to do this?

 

before:

 

after:

Edited June 27, 2014 by Asterix

[Spoke101]

I don't see why not. The only problem I can for see is the fixing locations for blots, springs, etc not being in the same place. Try get your hands on the engineering drawings of both derailleurs and have a look for changes.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I don't see why not. The only problem I can for see is the fixing locations for blots, springs, etc not being in the same place. Try get your hands on the engineering drawings of both derailleurs and have a look for changes.

 

Why make things so difficult?

 

Remove parts, sand, clean with sugar soap, spray with a metal primer and then a good quality spray can application of your favourite gloss black paint in a can.

 

Yes, you'll be without your RD for a couple of days while the paint hardens, but it'll be far cheaper and you're guaranteed to have success ito fitment and placement.

[Cippo]

Strip the deraileur and have the parts anodized? Do you have a spare deraileur to donate parts? Why not just buy a new model deraileur?

[Cippo]

If I had the tools and a spare deraileur I would love to attempt this with a Campy deraileur.