Removing logos from handlebar
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Removing logos from handlebar
Hi guys, is there something I can use (acetone?) to remove the 'words' from these handlebars without damaging the black?
https://www.atcunderground.com/photos...C/P1010301.JPG
I.E removal of 'Vision' and 'QS2' on the levers
https://www.atcunderground.com/photos...C/P1010301.JPG
I.E removal of 'Vision' and 'QS2' on the levers
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If the black is anodized (rather than painted) and the words are just silk-screened, then acetone will not damage the black finish. If you're not sure then you test a small area on the underside of the bar.
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Originally Posted by operator
Hi guys, is there something I can use (acetone?) to remove the 'words' from these handlebars without damaging the black?
https://www.atcunderground.com/photos...C/P1010301.JPG
I.E removal of 'Vision' and 'QS2' on the levers
https://www.atcunderground.com/photos...C/P1010301.JPG
I.E removal of 'Vision' and 'QS2' on the levers
2) Try a sanding wheel on a Dremel tool. Sandpaper used manually could work just as well.
3) Look for some cheap wordless levers and replace the ones you have.
4) Use the sandpaper to break the surface of the words, then try the chemicals.
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Ah, the levers are all metal (no plastic at all). I'll try out the acetone. The words on the wing part of the bars are the most obnoxious.
Both the levers and bars are anodized, not paint. Thanks for the suggestions.
Both the levers and bars are anodized, not paint. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Bars are often laser etched which is very difficult to remove. The logo is etched into the surface then coloured with some sort of white dye. You can often wash the colour out with a solvent to reveal raw aluminium. Perhaps you could then use a black dye to hide the logos.
Wrapping with electrical tape will be less effort and probably not look that much worse than any other method.
Wrapping with electrical tape will be less effort and probably not look that much worse than any other method.
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Are you sure it's ano? The bars look like they're powder coated (?... painted anyway) like the overwhelming majority of bars is. I don't think you can get off the lettering w/o damaging the paint. The brake levers are an easier target...try rubbing it off with some abrasive fabric. Reverse side of sandpaper, your old jeans, whatever. Then throw in alcohol/acetone if it doesn't work, repeat. You could resort to a scotchbrite pad if needed.
Edit: having such a bling handlebar and those pedals is an affront against the sport of cycling. Shame on you!
Edit: having such a bling handlebar and those pedals is an affront against the sport of cycling. Shame on you!
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Edit: having such a bling handlebar and those pedals is an affront against the sport of cycling. Shame on you!
Edit: Acetone didn't do anything to the bars. Nothing at all. :|
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Most logo's are usually screened or painted on and can easily be removed by using a plastic razor blade (Body shop type) without doing any damage at all to any anodizing, powder coating or painting that is under the logo.