Got a stem from
jdawginsc
degreased and 600 grit smoothed the black paint a bit.
then rattle can enamel flat black
Question - would a clear coat reduce the chance of the stem bonding to the steerer tube?
That came out nicely. I don't think a clear coat and polish would hurt anything for sure. The only problem I have had with painted stems is you have to start high to test height then inch down to adjust (otherwise the scraped paint shows).
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