weinmann dp-18 silver polish
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weinmann dp-18 silver polish
so i just bought a silver dp-18 weinmann and i tried to polish it and it does not work...
i think it is because these rims are anodized, am i right? because im not sure wat anodized aluminum would really look like haha....
if so then i guess i will have to use easy off and 400grit-2000grit sandpaper..... can anyone of you tell me how to de-anodize and polish this wheel?
thank you
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halo people i realized how people pissed off when someone open useless thread so i just re-open my thread haha...
i promised to show my work when its done so...just wanna show this crappy picture of my crappy hand polished weinmann dp-18.. i just got done with it, it's not perfect i know... but im satisfied and im pretty proud with my first deanodizing and polishing....haha
what do u guys think?
lalalalala......
i think it is because these rims are anodized, am i right? because im not sure wat anodized aluminum would really look like haha....
if so then i guess i will have to use easy off and 400grit-2000grit sandpaper..... can anyone of you tell me how to de-anodize and polish this wheel?
thank you
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halo people i realized how people pissed off when someone open useless thread so i just re-open my thread haha...
i promised to show my work when its done so...just wanna show this crappy picture of my crappy hand polished weinmann dp-18.. i just got done with it, it's not perfect i know... but im satisfied and im pretty proud with my first deanodizing and polishing....haha
what do u guys think?
lalalalala......
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you are going to have to unlace it for one as oven cleaner will f with your spokes. then you have alot of work ahead of you with sand paper and mothers
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ur pretty vague about what's not working, but if they are anodized, then you may need to remove it first
if not, just sand until u can't sand no more =)
after 2000 grit it'll still look dull, but using a nice metal polish will SHINE it up
if not, just sand until u can't sand no more =)
after 2000 grit it'll still look dull, but using a nice metal polish will SHINE it up
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you're asking for a considerable amount of work for one of the quickest parts of your bike to get dirty.
make sure you get some good photos, because once they're de-ano'd, they don't stay shiny for very long without lots of repolishing.
are you lacing these to formulas?
make sure you get some good photos, because once they're de-ano'd, they don't stay shiny for very long without lots of repolishing.
are you lacing these to formulas?
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you're asking for a considerable amount of work for one of the quickest parts of your bike to get dirty.
make sure you get some good photos, because once they're de-ano'd, they don't stay shiny for very long without lots of repolishing.
are you lacing these to formulas?
make sure you get some good photos, because once they're de-ano'd, they don't stay shiny for very long without lots of repolishing.
are you lacing these to formulas?
haha i realized that, i do this not only in internet but in life also... always ask question, even the unnecessary one....
well maybe i will just polish it every week or so haha..
and yes i am lacing it to formula... radial front =] this is the first time i lace bike wheel... so im pretty EXCITED!!
n yes i will show my work.... when its done
thank you for all your help people!!!!!
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oven cleaner and rubbing compound and lotsa elbow grease
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once the rims are polished you can wax them to help keep grime and oxidation off, but of course this just ******* the process, rather than arresting it completely.
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there are a ton of different sealants out there that work to varying degrees and for varying lengths of time. One of the best (and more expensive) is Zoop Seal, designed for automotive stuff. It severely ******* oxidation and preserves (and slightly protects) the finish. There are a bunch of other similar and cheaper products out there. Or you can just regularly polish and you get the same effect.
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halo people i realized how people pissed off when someone open useless thread so i just re-open my thread haha...
i promised to show my work when its done so...just wanna show this crappy picture of my crappy hand polished weinmann dp-18.. i just got done with it, it's not perfect i know... but im satisfied and im pretty proud with my first deanodizing and polishing....haha
what do u guys think?
lalalalala......
i promised to show my work when its done so...just wanna show this crappy picture of my crappy hand polished weinmann dp-18.. i just got done with it, it's not perfect i know... but im satisfied and im pretty proud with my first deanodizing and polishing....haha
what do u guys think?
lalalalala......
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yes, it is even easier with deep v
weinmann dp-18 has that little gap thing (whatever u call it) between the brake thing and the "V" (idk how to explain it >.<) so its harder to sand those corners/angles
and deep V doesnt have those thing, the V and the brake thingy are connected
sorry i can't really explain it haha....>.<
weinmann dp-18 has that little gap thing (whatever u call it) between the brake thing and the "V" (idk how to explain it >.<) so its harder to sand those corners/angles
and deep V doesnt have those thing, the V and the brake thingy are connected
sorry i can't really explain it haha....>.<
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Looks good, I can see how it would be a PITA to sand in the lip on the edge of the braking surface. At least you didn't have a wear indicator to deal with.
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Once it is polished you could clear coat it.
That could keep it shiny.
That could keep it shiny.
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yea i actually had to sand the braking surface's lip first then sand the rest.... but i used piece of little flat wood and cover it with sand paper ... haha because it hurts as **** when i use my nail to sand it with...
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i am really impressed that you followed through with this. that's an awful lot of hard work.
the end result looks nice!
the end result looks nice!
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