I want to strip my PX Uncle John back to bare aluminium? is this possible, I mean, once the paint is dipped and stripped do i need to lacquer the frame or anything to protect it.
Also, where can I get the frame dipped and stripped in the Keighley and Hebden area?
Ta.
I did mine with the old nitromors over a weekend. Finished it with fine wirewool. Use that frame for commuting and so far its fine left as raw aluminium.
I had a place in Halifax bead blast a pair or Marzocchi forks for me, left a nice satin finish.
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If you stripped off the paint you really need to polish it up then lacquer it to keep it looking nice, or just polish it on a regular basis to keep the shine.
I used a Scotchbrite pad on a bare alloy 1991 Rocky Mountain Experience frame which gave it a slight brushed finish which was nice.
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This guy is highly recommended and not too far from you. the last frame cost £30 to be stripped. Soda blasting is gentler on the frame too.
http://halifax.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/sodatec-blasting-com-17767090.html
Thanks for tips. Going to go for the 'rawer' brushed finish as it'll be caked in mud most of the time. And £30 is a bargain for stripping the frame.