Originally Posted by
stryper
I actually tried to get a set of da hubs powder coated blue when I was building a wheel set.
But for one, that insert isn't easy to get out. It's glued in pretty good. I just ended up scratching it and putting some indents in the side.
And secondly the thickness of powder coat will not allow a spoke to go through the spoke wholes.
Anodizing is the way to go for hubs. It's lighter and durability isn't an issue for a hub since nothing ever touches it.
I hear ya, but I don't know anywhere that does anodising near me. It's also a fair bit dearer than powdercoating.Plus, the DA logo insert would still need to be removed! As for the spoke holes, I think you could solve this by filing the holes with a very small jewellers file before it gets treated. Also, the logo may be easier to remove if you apply heat to it, with a hairdryer for example, then pick at it with a razor blade/tiny flat screwdriver.