Re: [CR]Polishing Record Hubs

(Example: Books)

Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:47:15 -0800
From: "Steve Maas" <stevem@mail.nonlintec.com>
To: Classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Polishing Record Hubs
References: <JJEEKLDDELHGFDGDBELBAEMODAAA.avitzur@013.net.il>
In-Reply-To:
cc: Amir Avitzur <avitzur@013.net>

I've done some anodizing of bike components; see http://www.nonlintec.com/anodizing/. There are a number of useful links at the end of the page. When you see what's involved, you probably will not want to try it. The greatest problem in anodizing a hub is making sure the acid doesn't attack the steel parts, like bearing races. These must be coated in some way.

In any case, record hubs were not anodized, so there is no need to do this unless having a colored hub appeals to you.

Steve Maas Long Beach, California

Amir Avitzur wrote:
> I'd like to use an old Campy Record high flange hub.
> Unfortunately, it was badly "pitted".
>
> 60 grit sandpaper removed most of the pitting and any anodized finish it may
> have had.
> I'll work my way back to 1000 grit sandpaper and then use polishing
> compound.
>
> Anybody know what to expect were I to use the hub in that condition?
>
> And a few more questions:
>
> Were Campy Record Hubs anodized?
> Do they need to be re-anodized?
> Anybody make home anodization equipment?
>
> Amir Avitzur
> R"G, Israel
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