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Started by scduc, August 24, 2009, 05:08:01 PM

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scduc

August 24, 2009, 05:08:01 PM
Anodizing fades after time. This we all know. Question is, Rizoma grips, etc. are anodized, what issues have people had with thier products. And any other products? A topic in the parts board has been brought up and I am curious to know just how many people are experiencing extreme premature failure of the coloring process.
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MotoCreations

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August 24, 2009, 06:03:10 PM
All anodizing over time will eventually fade or discolor.  Blacks go brown.  Reds go pink.  There are some better methods of anodizing then others -- but most of it is the cheap stuff today due to environmental regulations.

Reality is that after a few years, best bet is just to remove all the anodized parts and etch the color off.  Then polish on a small polisher to make the bare metal "bright".  Route your big box of parts to your local anodizer.  It's cheap to anodize a box full of parts and you can select almost any color you want them to be.



teddy037.2

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August 25, 2009, 08:10:42 AM
or just always buy the aluminum finish.

;)

Holden

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August 25, 2009, 08:24:39 AM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on August 25, 2009, 08:10:42 AM
or just always buy the aluminum finish.

;)
There's just something about natural finishes... whether it's wood or metal or plastic. Same reason I ride a naked bike!

ducatiz

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August 25, 2009, 08:27:20 AM
bare aluminum look with clear anode finish.
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