Jump to content

Pimp(ing) my Ride - Story


DownhillGuru

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 73
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

AWESOME fork' date=' what is it?[/quote']

The fork is a White Brothers UD180 (UD meaning upside down), self serviced and works better than ever
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm battling like hell with posting updates! It's either my connection speed or the site.

 

Very frustrating when you've spent 20mins typing and adding pics only to have the site hang on you as you try to updateAngry
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I hope this blerrie works now.

Ok so on tuesday evening I spent some time (in the kitchen now as it's frikkin' cold in the garage) using a dremmel type tool spinning a small wire brush. had to go gently to avoid the allu from becomming pitted.

 

20090703_023611_Removing_last_t.jpg
Link to comment
Share on other sites

9/10 attempts to update the post the site hangs on me!!!

Is the hub dead slow the last few days of is it poor connection

speed?

 

I'm trying of 2 different PC's with seperate 3G connections.

 
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ya, the Hub is very slow today!! Must be the cold weather!!

 

Seem's like you have done a great job!!

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I hope this blerrie works now.

Ok so on tuesday evening I spent some time (in the kitchen now as it's frikkin' cold in the garage) using a dremmel type tool spinning a small wire brush. had to go gently to avoid the allu from becomming pitted.

 

20090703_023611_Removing_last_t.jpg

 

Why thus step?? Didn't the steelwool take off all the paint or what?

I'm very interested...about to start a similar process
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sorry I'm adding in small doses. It' the only way I can get the posts uploaded.

 

Sammajoor, you will see the outcome as soon as it's finished boet.

Will probably take another 2 weeks. I know you're all used to looking at

'before and after Pics'.

 

K so my fingers have been too raw to continue sanding the frame

so I've spent some time working on the new decal artwork instead.

Hope you like...

 

20090703_034249_Mongoose_respra.jpg

 

Don't ask about the carrot!!!
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I hope this blerrie works now.

Ok so on tuesday evening I spent some time (in the kitchen now as it's frikkin' cold in the garage) using a dremmel type tool spinning a small wire brush. had to go gently to avoid the allu from becomming pitted.

 

20090703_023611_Removing_last_t.jpg

 

Why this step?? Didn't the steelwool take off all the paint or what?

I'm very interested...about to start a similar process
Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

 

Why thus step?? Didn't the steelwool take off all the paint or what?

I'm very interested...about to start a similar process

 

No the steel wool didn't remove everything. I wore my thumb nails right down trying to get into the grooves around the welds with the wool.

 

Even now I'm coming across feint paint marks which I'm working away

with a fine grit water paper.

 

(Edited to fix my bad spelling)!

 

 

 
DownhillGuru2009-07-03 04:10:34
Link to comment
Share on other sites

i can vouch ( spelling ???? ) for that, sanding down sux. even more tedious with fine grit water paper. good luck !!!

 

Also cant wait to see your project done - I love doing these typa things
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Settings My Forum Content My Followed Content Forum Settings Ad Messages My Ads My Favourites My Saved Alerts My Pay Deals Help Logout