I have a formula hubset on the way with two different logos. Anyone had any success removing these w/out scratching? They're likely lazer imprinted, so Goo Gone won't work, and I'm wary of removing the anodizing w/even fine steel wool. Any success stories?

would also like to know if anyone has ever done this. some ******* on ebay (bicicyclewheels.com) sent me wheels with origin 8 stamped hubs.. definitely didn't want them nor did the listing say they were stamped.

Both sets of my Formulas are stamped Origin 8. I cared for about .05 seconds.

You won't notice it when you're riding your bike.

Having common sense may damage your fixed gear street cred.

If they are laser etched, it would not be worth the hassle and chance of ruining the hub. I would just leave them on there.
I guess they caught on that screen printed logos came off with some steel wool and WD40.

I'd try nail polish remover. If that doesn't wipe it right off, I'd learn to like the logo.

A Scotchbrite pad and some rubbing compound worked for me:

you can also try a dremel + polishing compound...works for me...

put "i hate ******s" stickers on your bike and tell me you'll still have this mindset.

That's a litte different than a barely noticeable two-inch logo on a hub. Get over it.

never!

They come in different colors too!

Why bother ... Most of us can see you are using a formula from a mile away. Two facing triangle slots on flange. Dead give-away.

But then, Formula ain't so bad thing. It's perfect for usual riding where DA-hub (for instance) would be rather too good anyway. No one would hold you to that.

I haven't tried it with hubs but I've removed logos from other polished aluminum components with polishing compound and elbow grease.

OEM formulas arent stamped.

Go retro with some hub polishers like this messenger:

wow, he just sent them to you???!!! That's a mighty nice guy to give you pair of free hubs! I doubt I'd call someone an arsehole for just sending something to me even if it had logos I didn't like.

I didn't even think someone would care about logos on a hub that disappear the minute you start riding?! I could understand graphics on a rim, but on a hub! Just leave them there; you'll forget about them when you're enjoying your bike!

wow that's what those are for?! I was always wondering what purpose those served.

This photograph is beyond awesome. bbattle, where did you find it and can one order a poster of it?
For some reason, I feel I wish this boy had a happy and long life.

^kid is frickin' hardcore.
The gimmick-obsessed should take note.

No foot retention. Saddle too low. Kid is jackass.

Thats basically how long I care what my whole bike looks like when I get a new one. One foot on the pedals and the look is irrelevant.

what is this ride thing you are talking about? seriously though t you are that butt hurt over a logo fins a sticker to cover it with, then presto

lol i support you as a poster

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