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TOPIC: Side cover color

Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #1

Has anyone figured out, or have any ideas on how to remove the dark finish on the side covers (see pic)? I assume it's anodized. I would like it to match the scoops and the backrest bracket.
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Re: Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #2

It is stainless steel not alluminum....that's the main reason it looks different. It also has a brushed finish that scatters the light and makes it look darker. If you had it polished it could be as bright as you want it.
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Re: Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #3

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It is stainless steel not alluminum....that's the main reason it looks different. It also has a brushed finish that scatters the light and makes it look darker. If you had it polished it could be as bright as you want it.

That answers that....thanks Mark.
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Re: Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #4

They are aluminum use oven cleaner to remove anodizing and steel wool to shine it back.
:needles: :photo:
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Re: Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #5

:goodbad2: Ok which is it?
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Re: Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #6

yox185 wrote:
:goodbad2: Ok which is it?

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Re: Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #7

It's hardened stainless.. I wrote about prep work involved to paint 3 1/2 yrs ago in this thread..
www.starvmax.com/forum/17-general-bike-t...xq?limit=10&start=80
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The side panels are thin stainless steel and unless you know what you're doing, paint won't stick
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Re: Side cover color 9 months 2 weeks ago #8

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It's hardened stainless.. I wrote about prep work involved to paint 3 1/2 yrs ago in this thread..
www.starvmax.com/forum/17-general-bike-t...xq?limit=10&start=80
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The side panels are thin stainless steel and unless you know what you're doing, paint won't stick

A BIG THANK YOU FOR THE NOTIFICATION....looks nice too!

Not that I would ever change anything on this work of art....well maybe a couple little things! B)

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Re: Side cover color 9 months 5 days ago #9

vmaxbrad wrote:
They are aluminum use oven cleaner to remove anodizing and steel wool to shine it back.
:needles: :photo:

Brad was right. I used a little oven cleaner on the inside, after masking a small section off. Waited 3 minutes and the grey came right off. Had to hit it for another 3 minutes to make it perfect. I then polished it with aluminum polish, had it mirror shiny. Then scratched it with a green scotch brite pad, to give it a brushed look. I think its going to be a winter project.
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Re: Side cover color 9 months 5 days ago #10

I'll be danged!

If it is aluminum :hmmm: you may want to consider clear coating it to keep the maintenance down. I think they will look good.
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