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aaronl · #5551

who actually makes that stem? I have one branded as supercross. It's a nice bit of kit for sure.

Jonz44 · 2012-03-10 3:51pm

I got a blk Bullseye stem and spider, both packaged in the plastic. A smaller in bag would be nice to avoid wear on the parts.

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tcmcdonald · 2012-03-10 3:58pm

SoCalElder wrote:
The stem came in a thick plastic bag and as a result the stem has abrasion marks from the plastic..and there IS shelf wear on the bottom. Sure, it can all be removed with a lil Blue Magic, but still.. 90. bucks for a high polish stem only to be sent out in some crapy plastic bag that leaves marks on the product? Come on Bullseye, have a little respect for the sweet parts you make and sell.. and that we pay good money for.

It sounds to me like the polished Bullseye stems aren't clear anodized if they scratch that easily. If they are anodized then I don't understand how a plastic bag could scratch it. The primary purpose of anodizing is to give it a tough surface finish.

SoCalElder wrote:
Just a heads up, there were a few chrome Hutch discs in that shipment and I got a chance to look at 'em. I was not impressed in the least. The chrome was splochy, uneven and supper thin and extra crappy. If it were my disc I would've sent it back right away. Pure garbage. And for 90. bucks?!? I've seen better chrome jobs on a AMF bmx bike. If I were selling these discs I'd be embarrassed to send even one of 'em out. Just sayin'

Oddly enough, the chrome on my 31 year old AMF Hawk has held up relatively well. It has some surface rust but it is easily restorable. If I have any complaints it's that several of the welds are just plain awful.

SoCalElder · 2012-03-10 4:14pm

No, there's no clear on it and I prefer it that way. I like the idea of being able to polish-out or touch-up a peace that has wore or tarnished out a little. When the clear goes on it makes the alumi look a little different. The luster of raw polished alumi has a bit more depth, imo. I think the metal has a slightly softer and even clearer look to it when it's not coated.

That what I'm saying. The 31 year old chrome on your AMF probably looks better.

hutchgirl · 2012-03-10 4:49pm

tazzman72 wrote:
SoCalElder wrote:
I got a few boxes of candy from the LBS yesterday!
Candy red bodies with polished cages and a polished Bullseye stem.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m52 … G_2572.jpg
The stem came in a thick plastic bag and as a result the stem has abrasion marks from the plastic..and there IS shelf wear on the bottom. Sure, it can all be removed with a lil Blue Magic, but still.. 90. bucks for a high polish stem only to be sent out in some crapy plastic bag that leaves marks on the product? Come on Bullseye, have a little respect for the sweet parts you make and sell.. and that we pay good money for.

Apparently I wasn't the only one getting a little retro yummyness!
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m52 … /photo.jpg
Its a Hutch dessert buffet.

Just a heads up, there were a few chrome Hutch discs in that shipment and I got a chance to look at 'em. I was not impressed in the least. The chrome was splochy, uneven and supper thin and extra crappy. If it were my disc I would've sent it back right away. Pure garbage. And for 90. bucks?!? I've seen better chrome jobs on a AMF bmx bike. If I were selling these discs I'd be embarrassed to send even one of 'em out. Just sayin'
my bullseye stem,spider and bottom bracket had the abrasion marks from the plastic to.how well does that Blue Magic work?

I used it (Blue Magic) on my Hutch Pro Racer and it works GREAT! I used it with the red label Charmin toilet paper as I was told it is the only paper that does not contain wood fibers in it. (A little useless info on a Saturday evening) There is also a thread in the restoration about this exact topic.

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hutchgirl · 2012-03-10 4:55pm

Since we are on the topic of polishing I have a question on the silver ano'd Hutch Pro cages. Can they be polished to a high shine? If so why by polished cages? Just wondering...

Mattman215 · 2012-03-10 5:17pm

hutchgirl wrote:
Since we are on the topic of polishing I have a question on the silver ano'd Hutch Pro cages. Can they be polished to a high shine? If so why by polished cages? Just wondering...

Anything aluminum can be polished, I bought a $50 or so bench top mean polishing machine from harbor freight and its works mint. I would recommend, if its something that will be ridden and or anything other than a carpet queen, that the alum parts be chromed. Over a much shorter period of time the alum will oxidize and need to be re-polished, where as chrome lasts alot longer and is much easier to clean.

SoCalElder · 2012-03-10 5:23pm

hutchgirl wrote:
Since we are on the topic of polishing I have a question on the silver ano'd Hutch Pro cages. Can they be polished to a high shine? If so why by polished cages? Just wondering...

It looks like it could be a clear on the silver cages. They have a "wet look" to them. They don't look the same as ones that came on my candies(raw), but not as shinny as the polished cages. If they were clear there would be no chance of t/u or polish.

hutchgirl · 2012-03-10 5:30pm

SoCalElder wrote:
hutchgirl wrote:
Since we are on the topic of polishing I have a question on the silver ano'd Hutch Pro cages. Can they be polished to a high shine? If so why by polished cages? Just wondering...
It looks like it could be a clear on the silver cages. They have a "wet look" to them. They don't look the same as ones that came on my candies(raw), but not as shinny as the polished cages. If they were clear there would be no chance of t/u or polish.

So What you guys are saying is my best bet is to buy the polished cages and not mess with even trying to polish the ano'd cages if thats the direction I decide to go in.(wall art) Along with my Hutch Pro Racer forks.

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hutchgirl · 2012-03-10 5:33pm

Jonz44 wrote:
I got a blk Bullseye stem and spider, both packaged in the plastic. A smaller in bag would be nice to avoid wear on the parts.

Either that or a cute little Crown Royal type bag!

SoCalElder · 2012-03-10 5:47pm

hutchgirl wrote:
SoCalElder wrote:
hutchgirl wrote:
Since we are on the topic of polishing I have a question on the silver ano'd Hutch Pro cages. Can they be polished to a high shine? If so why by polished cages? Just wondering...
It looks like it could be a clear on the silver cages. They have a "wet look" to them. They don't look the same as ones that came on my candies(raw), but not as shinny as the polished cages. If they were clear there would be no chance of t/u or polish.
So What you guys are saying is my best bet is to buy the polished cages and not mess with even trying to polish the ano'd cages if thats the direction I decide to go in.(wall art) Along with my Hutch Pro Racer forks.

After have a pair of polished cages in my hand i say yes, go polished. Guess what else? I lil B magic make them look even better than they came out of the box. Not by much, but in the right light or refection absolutely yes you'll see a difference. They're all the same price so go for the bling. Heck, I'm thinkin' about buying one polished cage and hanging it off a chain around my neck. Now thats rock and roll. I'm on H.com right now and its not showing any polished pro cages, only mini. THey were there just a few days ago, I looked.

Movinunitsinc · 2012-03-10 7:26pm

Mattman215 wrote:
hutchgirl wrote:
Since we are on the topic of polishing I have a question on the silver ano'd Hutch Pro cages. Can they be polished to a high shine? If so why by polished cages? Just wondering...
Anything aluminum can be polished, I bought a $50 or so bench top mean polishing machine from harbor freight and its works mint. I would recommend, if its something that will be ridden and or anything other than a carpet queen, that the alum parts be chromed. Over a much shorter period of time the alum will oxidize and need to be re-polished, where as chrome lasts alot longer and is much easier to clean.

after wheel polish you can use gun oil or similar stuff to help prolong polish and stop oxidation and pitting on raw polished parts, just wipe down regularly I use a similar bench top wheel and it work wonders

gtproseries · 2012-03-10 10:16pm

Has anyone else had trouble getting in touch with Ed from planet BMX about orders?? Ive tried so many times and I am being completely ignored about an order I paid for and wrong product shipped...
It's only brake pads so not a huge deal it's just no communication on the mix up at all for a month??

tcmcdonald · 2012-03-10 10:39pm

gtproseries wrote:
Has anyone else had trouble getting in touch with Ed from planet BMX about orders?? Ive tried so many times and I am being completely ignored about an order I paid for and wrong product shipped...
It's only brake pads so not a huge deal it's just no communication on the mix up at all for a month??

There have been some communication and order problems with Planet BMX recently but Ed does correct them. From what I've seen he appears to be a man of integrity. He certainly is burning the candle at both ends with the retail business, shop move, and Skyway and Bullseye projects. He also seems to frequent the forums and I've seen him post answers to questions on this thread in the middle of the night.

I know once he sees your post on this thread he will ask you to PM him and he will straighten out your situation.

SKYWAYNE1026 · 2012-03-10 10:58pm

hutchgirl wrote:
Since we are on the topic of polishing I have a question on the silver ano'd Hutch Pro cages. Can they be polished to a high shine? If so why by polished cages? Just wondering...

Some silver parts have a satin silver ano finish and will need to be stripped first before polishing just as if it were colored, draino crystals drain opener works great otherwise it will have to be sanded off. Once that finish is off the $50 buffing wheel from Harbor Freight or even hand polishing will work miracles.

thesega · 2012-03-10 11:04pm

So when are the frames going to start Arriving?

tcmcdonald · 2012-03-10 11:32pm

SoCalElder wrote:
No, there's no clear on it and I prefer it that way. I like the idea of being able to polish-out or touch-up a peace that has wore or tarnished out a little. When the clear goes on it makes the alumi look a little different. The luster of raw polished alumi has a bit more depth, imo. I think the metal has a slightly softer and even clearer look to it when it's not coated.

That what I'm saying. The 31 year old chrome on your AMF probably looks better.

Is that common in BMX parts that the polished aluminum isn't anodized or is that limited to Bullseye?

I grew up on my AMF, upgraded most of it's parts, and the bike never let me down. I still have a soft spot for it.

SoCalElder · 2012-03-11 12:10pm

Ooo, have you seen the new Bullseye brakes?! At least I think they're brakes. They look nothing like the old ones and seem to be extra trick. I've stared at this pic for 10 minutes and can't figure out what goes where and how they work. You can see the slot where the brake shoe goes(I think), but am I looking at it upside down? If the spot with the little hole is where the spring mec goes, then would the "B" be upside down went mounted? Maybe its some new cable mount or wire lock. It looks like this pic was taken in such a way as to not give a lot of detail. These will surely make it onto the TA 24! The pic is from the BE facebook page. A little milling after the ano would be epic!

doqbo4 · 2012-03-11 12:16pm

SoCalElder wrote:
Ooo, have you seen the new Bullseye brakes?! At least I think they're brakes. They look nothing like the old ones and seem to be extra trick. I've stared at this pic for 10 minutes and can't figure out what goes where and how they work. You can see the slot where the brake shoe goes(I think), but am I looking at it upside down? If the spot with the little hole is where the spring mec goes, then would the "B" be upside down went mounted? Maybe its some new cable mount or wire lock. It looks like this pic was taken in such a way as to not give a lot of detail. These will surely make it onto the TA 24! The pic is from the BE facebook page. A little milling after the ano would be epic!
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m52 … 8777_n.jpg

That is one confusing picture lol.

Mattman215 · 2012-03-11 6:47pm

Gotta be brakes. What else could those little tensioner screw holes be...

SoCalElder · 2012-03-11 6:57pm

Mattman215 wrote:
Gotta be brakes. What else could those little tensioner screw holes be...

Thats what I though, but if so wouldn't the B be upsidedown when mounted? I'm not trying to pick, I'll be getting two pair regardless.

SoCalElder · 2012-03-11 7:10pm

I see the hole for the brake (inner) cable to go through and on the ather side of that hole, if its not soild, is some type of cylindracal camber to hold a some kind of lock mechanism to keep the cable tensioned. Like if you're standing over the brake area looking down on the bike the brake arm in the pic would be on the right. The one on the left would hold the noodle and the cable would span across to & through that hole and then tightened it down. If thats the case they'll be tricker than expected.

bones977 · 2012-03-12 12:16pm

ok its next week... are the pedals ready to buy... Money ready..

These are 1/2" right??????

J/K... KCCO...

JeF · 2012-03-12 12:49pm

yikes! just totaled up all the parts collected so far. Over $900 and I haven't even bought my cranks, seat, seatpost, grips, chainring, and bottom bracket. Definitely NOT what I had planned when I put down that first $100

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bushwickbill · 2012-03-12 1:33pm

These TA 24" are like a stimulus for the bmx industry.

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