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I have things to say.. but I am running out... I have a local chrome pater who I have worked with...

Hey.
A pic of my bike!

Those hubs in that pic are factory chrome. btw.


I have seen some hubs chromed before that looked nice, and also some that look like bubble gum.
The GT hubs have tons of small details compared to a regular suzue style hub. so I can see the chromer's concern.
Maybe just have the hubs polished up so they're nice and shiny aluminum.  Just an option..... I'd hate to see you ruin a decent set of superlace hubs. they're a little pricey to replace.



Good luck whatever you decide.

Last edited by chromey (2012-05-03 1:44pm)

chromey wrote:

Hey.
A pic of my bike!

Those hubs in that pic are factory chrome. btw.


I have seen some hubs chromed before that looked nice, and also some that look like bubble gum.
The GT hubs have tons of small details compared to a regular suzue style hub. so I can see the chromer's concern.
Maybe just have the hubs polished up so they're nice and shiny aluminum.  Just an option..... I'd hate to see you ruin a decent set of superlace hubs. they're a little pricey to replace.



Good luck whatever you decide.

I thought about just polishing them but had never seen it done. I am a bit concerned as to how they'll look after being stripped.

LooseNut wrote:

kbillan wrote:

Alright. Here is the thing. from what I have been told, "show chrome" is chromium over copper. This is how my superlaces were when I had them stripped.

Chromium over nickel is just regular chrome. Perhaps using copper would allow for a thinner base coat?

They are aluminum..

I thought I had something else to say but it escapes me...

So then chromium over some chemical to make it stick would be a peeling flaky mess ten minutes after I lace the wheels... this was my concern.

And, you had Chrome Superlaces stripped and they were in fact chromium over copper before stripping? If yes, that's what I have to have.

for sure. I know this because they were flaking, for one.. also.. when they were stripped he had to use nitric acid to remove the copper, which also wrecked the races that were in them. I didn't bother removing them because it's difficult and I didn't want to chance wrecking them and because I was doimg white anyway.. not re chrome.

Last edited by kbillan (2012-05-03 1:56pm)

chromey wrote:

LooseNut wrote:

chromey wrote:

Hey.
A pic of my bike!

Those hubs in that pic are factory chrome. btw.


I have seen some hubs chromed before that looked nice, and also some that look like bubble gum.
The GT hubs have tons of small details compared to a regular suzue style hub. so I can see the chromer's concern.
Maybe just have the hubs polished up so they're nice and shiny aluminum.  Just an option..... I'd hate to see you ruin a decent set of superlace hubs. they're a little pricey to replace.



Good luck whatever you decide.

I thought about just polishing them but had never seen it done. I am a bit concerned as to how they'll look after being stripped.

I personally would try to trade them to someone with already stripped hubs, or someone with chrome hubs if possible.
I used to have a set of stripped aluminum superlace hubs, and traded them to Dyno Mike for a set of survivor white ones - because he had planned to powder them black for a specific build.  I think we were both happy about that deal.  Saved some OG stuff - and provided a part for a custom build.

That's a good call. I've actually got a set of white Superlace Hubs and a black set. I may start pursuing a trade.

NICE. I wonder how hard it would be to get a set of Superlace Hubs to look like that???

BTW, my white Superlaces in question need restoring without a doubt. They've weathered over the years from neglect. So, it's really just a matter of how I'm going to go about it. I'd like it if they looked good as survivors but they won't IMO.

matrutledg wrote:

Polishing is a good option, I'll try to remember to post up a redline hub I polished just the other day.  More to follow...

Nice... please do.

Polishing is a nightmare

I polished my power series crank arms only to rescuff.. all that work... then to scuff em up.. was tough...

IF you do decide to polish, be sure you clear them once polished. Aluminum will only stay polished so long.. they oxidize pretty quick.. never dull will bring it back.. but still- more work.

LooseNut wrote:

kbillan wrote:

Polishing is a nightmare

I polished my power series crank arms only to rescuff.. all that work... then to scuff em up.. was tough...

IF you do decide to polish, be sure you clear them once polished. Aluminum will only stay polished so long.. they oxidize pretty quick.. never dull will bring it back.. but still- more work.

Yeah, you've got a valid point. Decisions... Decisions.

You could always sell me a set of superlaces, I am looking for a set to powder black.

LooseNut wrote:

h20-50 wrote:

LooseNut wrote:

Yeah, you've got a valid point. Decisions... Decisions.

You could always sell me a set of superlaces, I am looking for a set to powder black.

I might be selling a black set in the next week or so. I'll hit you up if I do.

Thanks bud, I appreciate it!

kbillan wrote:

If I dont find a race soon- and I lose interest, I may be selling a set of white superlace (missing front races) and a really nice set of UKAI with fresh white powder.

What are these races you speak of? Are they sealed bearing or loose ball?

matrutledg wrote:

That Redline hub I polished out.  Keep a coat of carnuba wax on polished aluminum. 

Before
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd4 … eelsp2.jpg


After
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd4 … C_0136.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd4 … C_0138.jpg

Wow! Do you think I'll get the same results from these after stripping?