[manhattanprjkt83]

Since the DH thread has kinda become the half enduro thread I figure I would ask you guys this question in here...I need to 'unblack' my pike, building up a bike and the stripped down look will suit it best. Has anyone done this? My experience w/ stripping magnesium is thin at best...

My approach...
Pull the lowers
Pull the seals
Aircraft stripper? - Is this shit going to be bad for mag?
Wire Brush?
Wash
Clear

My trust in the good ol' RM is full.

 

[Westy]

Need moar angle grinder.

 

[aenema]

This thread doesn't have nearly enough daddy issues, disappointed...

 

[StiHacka]

I'd begin with a design contest for the best stripped down look.

 

[Jm_]

Let us know if you die.

 

[Nick]

walnut blasting or sand by hand

 

[Westy]

Google magnesium wheel restoration. I think MG requires special paint.

However I would recommend bee stickers instead.

 

[WestCoastHucker]

raw lowers will look like shit in no time. the magnesium oxidizes and pits pretty quickly. clear coat that isn't powdercoat will chip and will oxidize under your clear coat....

was just 3 months after this...

 

[rockofullr]

raw lowers will look like shit in no time. the magnesium oxidizes and pits pretty quickly. clear coat that isn't powdercoat will chip and will oxidize under your clear coat....

Eeeeew

 

[Udi]

I need to 'unblack' my pike

I'm just going to assume this was a typo, or maybe it's really scratched up and you need to increase the level of black to equal or greater than factory spec.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Thanks for the input guys, I was afraid of this. Might not be worth it just for looks.

 

[slimshady]

Get these guys to wrap yer Pike.

 

[StiHacka]

Get these guys to wrap yer Pike.

Look what I've found there .... the ... ummm ... missing link?

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

yeah that site is out of control.

 

[kidwoo]

Look what I've found there .... the ... ummm ... missing link?

omigod! omigod!

I could duct tape sooooo many tubes, clif bars, waterbottles and pumps in that bitch!!!

Probably a change of clothes and a teevee too.


#endurointhestreets

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip> Might not be worth it just for looks.

 

[Kanye West]

I need to 'unblack' my pike.

.........

RACIST

 

[mrgto]

Look what I've found there .... the ... ummm ... missing link?

Looks flexy...

 

[Sandwich]

what's the dude's name with the lahar? totally spacing on his SN right now...

anyways, he did it to a boxxer and it held up, no idea how though.

 

[troy]

what's the dude's name with the lahar? totally spacing on his SN right now...

anyways, he did it to a boxxer and it held up, no idea how though.

@xy9ine ?

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Does anyone have any details on that boxxer? I'd really like to raw these but won't have enough time for powder etc...

 

[Udi]

Does anyone have any details on that boxxer? I'd really like to raw these but won't have enough time for powder etc...

It was a long time ago, but I think he may have sanded/polished them and then hit them with some clearcoat (otherwise he would have been polishing them regularly since they oxidise fast, which may have been the case for him, I forget).

You could just polish them (or sand in one direction if you want a brushed finish) and then hit them with a quality spraycan of gloss or matte clearcoat respectively to stop them tarnishing.

 

[Flo33]

Does anyone have any details on that boxxer? I'd really like to raw these but won't have enough time for powder etc...

Just make your own lowers and shine http://www.rtiintl.com/Titanium/RTI-Titanium-Alloy-Guide.pdf

 

[StiHacka]

Electroplate them with platinum?