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Looking at getting a Ti frame refinished to bring it back to its former glory.

Can anyone recommend anywhere which can do this for me?

Thanks


 
Posted : 10/04/2017 11:52 am
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What finish do you want?

Enigma is the default (expensive) choice.

DIY with scotchbrite pads is the cheaper choice.


 
Posted : 10/04/2017 12:00 pm
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Autosol metal polish


 
Posted : 10/04/2017 12:14 pm
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some are bead blasted


 
Posted : 10/04/2017 12:15 pm
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Try some Autosol and elbow grease first. Will really surprise you if it's just raw and tarnished.

Took me 20 minutes to renovate mine to looking like new.


 
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DIY - get a Scotchbrite polishing wheel on an electric drill is a lot quicker that by hand.

Try and find a titanium fabricator and see who they use?

What I've had great success with is getting the downtube polished, masking a design/logo followed by vapour-blast, leaving a polished logo on the frame - quite subtle and distinctive.


 
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Silvio wadding polish brings TI up nice n' shiny or a Grey scotchbrite pad for a smooth brushed look, use with a bucket of soapy car wash to get a uniform finish or a red scotchbrite pad for a slightly rougher look


 
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I used a red scotchbrite pad for brushed finish. Really easy to bring it back. Think I paid a fiver for the pad. Or was it two pads (red and green) and finished with the green one? Was a while back, sorry.

Google Scotch-brite and titanium finish?


 
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I give mins a tickle with a scotch bright pad around this time of year, will last until next year ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
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Masked polished finish with a matt vapour-blast


 
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As above pretty easy to do a diy brushed finish, but if you fancy something more complex or have any questions drop me an email sales@enigmabikes.com


 
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Thanks Duner, Ill be in touch tomorrow.


 
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Rubbing GT85 over it can make it look better.


 
Posted : 10/04/2017 9:25 pm