Hello, I want to remove the logos from aluminum parts. Like the crankset arms and RD. Anyone have any experience or ideas that wont harm the finish? Thanks in advance!
Hello, thanks for the reply. Personally, I think the most logos are ugly. I like form and function. I want my bike free of all advertisements. Pure, to some extent, whatever that means. Anyhow, I think the modern campy logos are ugly. I mean, come on, the word record in blocks put in a rectangle. IMO, the logo is nowhere near as lovely as the crankset. I think the crankset, as well as most parts, are much sexier naked!Originally posted by JohnO
With Campy, you would have to abrade the logo off. It is anodized on, which is essentially a controlled corrosion process. Even if you could get the anodized part off, you would still see the logo etched into the original finish. Might try very fine steel wool, but no guarantee that this won't also muck up the finish.
I won't even fathom the reasons anyone would remove the Campy logo from that magnificently finished crankset... I know people who pay hundreds to get the logo on the crankset...
Yes, but if the record logo is anodized on, then wouldn't it take something more abrasive to remove a layer of the metal. Also, as you said, the steel wool will actually polish. Then, I will have a very shiny spot and I will have to finish the job on the rest of the crankset (at least the arms) to match it.Originally posted by meehs
I've removed logos from aluminum using very fine steel wool with good success. It doesn't seem to do any harm to the finish. In fact the really fine stuff seems to polish the aluminum if anything. I've even used it to remove silk-screened logos from painted parts. It'll remove the logo without harming the paint.
Originally posted by chrome frame
Has anyone tried this? Sounds good, but I am a little skeptical to be a beta tester on this idea. Thanks
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