Restoring Alu Frame

ed1973

So it’s still lockdown so I have time on my hands so started a new project. I bought this Charge Plug Singe Speed and the frame is showing some signs of it’s age. The laquer is flaking off the rear triangle, and there are some marks on the seat tube. How do I go about getting this close to its normal finish?

rafletcher

Polish, probably using a mop on a power tool, and different grades of abrasive.

ed1973

Thanks for this, will I need to re-apply laquer?

rafletcher

If you want to retain a mirror finish then definitely. And it'll stop salt corrosion too. Of course, another option is to get it powder coated in the colour of your choice.

david37

what fletcher said. tbh my experience is that youll have a shed load of work to get a mirror finish again. youd still have to do quite a bit of work to get a good paint finish.

get some funky paint on there.

ed1973

It’s a hack bike, I might just cover it with a big sticker and put my feet up ha ha

elbowloh

Either that or n+1

MattFalle

just get it powder coated chtrome colour.

best of both worlds.

#sorted

veronese68

ed1973 said:

It’s a hack bike, I might just cover it with a big sticker and put my feet up ha ha

If it's a hack best if it's not too shiny so thieving scrotes don't covet it too much. Keep it working well but looking a bit scruffy