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Dale512 · #11 Post by **Dale512** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:18 pm

Any Updates? What are you going to do about the little metal inserts?

Big Winky · #12 Post by **Big Winky** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:23 pm

worked getting frame ready this last weekend, platers didn't seem too concerned about the inserts.

out4ya · #13 Post by **out4ya** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:24 pm

I"m on the west coast and anodizing my whole frame/sub would cost me $100. A lot cheaper than powdercoat. I chose to powercoat. Should have it back by end of week. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Big Winky · #14 Post by **Big Winky** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:26 pm

I was told that the 425 degree heat for powdercoating "may " affect the heat treat. Guess we'll soon find out. Let us know if the frame softens.

jake1981 · #15 Post by **jake1981** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 11:58 pm

How does anodizing work exactly, I have a rough idea but I need to know some more specs. Can somebody help???

Big Winky · #16 Post by **Big Winky** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 6:56 am

It is basicly controlled corrosion. which forms a hard surface.

haydug · #17 Post by **haydug** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:42 pm

any word on powder-vs-anodize yet? I want a red frame bad!!

out4ya · #18 Post by **out4ya** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 11:05 pm

I posted pics already. I had it powdercoated red. Have not ridden it yet so can't tell you if it softened it up. I'm pretty sure no strength was lost in the process.

Dale512 · #19 Post by **Dale512** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 1:57 pm

Any news on that Gold Frame? I heard that too anodize the frame you have too "paint" the gold colored inserts, what happens if you miss one or something? Can you put new ones in?

Thanks

Big Winky · #20 Post by **Big Winky** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:40 am

you have to make dang sure you don't miss one, the acids will destroy it. they can be replaced though, not to hard to do.

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Polish? Then Clearcoat?

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