Removing paint from chain
04-13-10, 03:28 PM
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Removing paint from chain
So I have a white KMC 410 chain and I'm now sick of the white and just want it normal chrome. Would it be ok to strip the paint, or would it damage the chain? Thanks
04-13-10, 03:37 PM
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New chains cost less than the time effort you will spend stripping.
Chains are a disposable wear item that should be changed regularly anyway to avoid costly cog/chainring damage.
Chains are a disposable wear item that should be changed regularly anyway to avoid costly cog/chainring damage.
04-13-10, 03:39 PM
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You can strip the paint (and any lubricant) easily enough, but don't expect to see chrome underneath.
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Stripping paint from a chain sounds like punishment in a Turkish Prison.
Just skip your Starbucks extra Dolce latte Machiatto this week and use the money to buy a new chain.
Just skip your Starbucks extra Dolce latte Machiatto this week and use the money to buy a new chain.
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Paintstripper-$6,KMC Z410 in nickelplate-$8.But as a rule of thumb,a chain that costs less than a six pack will last about as long as it takes to drink one
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