I built up my Basso Coral, shown below, about 10 weeks ago and now I want to remove the yellow lettering from the carbon fork because it has all the appeal of a pimple on your nose on date night. That being said, I have never attempted anything of this nature, but when I recently posted a picture of the bike on another thread, someone mentioned buffing it off - after telling me how "special" the lettering looked. Got to admit I totally agree - baby poop yellow and red just don't cut it. So, I would appreciate feedback from someone who has actually done this procedure on a carbon fork and/or suggestions of where I might have it done for me. I really - really like the bike. It's quite light, fast, climbs well and is very smooth and very comfortable - now I want to make it look as good as it should.
It was built as follows:
NOS 2003 Basso Coral Frame 1480 grams / 3.3 lbs.
Performance Forte Axis Pro carbon fork, 1" carbon steerer. 369 grams / .82 lb
(This is the aesthetic failure on the build, but it saved 251 grams over the Microtech carbon/alloy fork that came with the frame.)
Full Ultegra Group - double
Dura Ace 12-27 Cassette
Custom Wheelset from Mike Garcia - 1477 grams (
www.oddsandendos.com)
Front: Velocity Aerohead rims, 32 Wheelsmith XL14/17/14 spokes, alum. nipples, 83 gram SpeedCific Perception front hub.
Rear: Velocity Aerohead OC rim, 16 Wheelsmith XL14/17/14 spokes on the non-drive side with alum. nipples, 16 Wheelsmith DB14/15/14 on the drive side with brass nipples with 260 gram SpeedCific Perception rear hub.
SpeedSific QR Skewers - 51g front, 56g rear
Weyless R4 Oversized handlebar - 240 grams
Weyless Carbon reinforced aluminum OS stem - 145 grams
Performance Forte Pro Mg Ti pedals, 200 grams for the pair
Thomson seatpost, 180 grams
Fizik Arione saddle, 230 grams