Anodizing a Nippon or MX1000 or similar??

[bert4142]

I was wondering if anyone here has had any quick release calipers re done, if so how did you get on with the QR part as it should remain chromed??

I was going to drill it out or remove it somehow then find a fastenings firm or engineering co to get it put back on, it seems simple enough........

I cannot find blue nippons for love or money so this way seems to be my only option and probably cheaper too.


Whats your views??

[58 delray]

from what i've been told you can't anno them with the quick release in place as the process will disolve the steel 

[bert4142]

Thats what i thought, so has anyone removed the QR part then had em done and if so how or who did the rivetting back on??

[MartyC]

Contact Custom Colours, I'm sure they tape up the chrome bits on the QR so it can be anodised 

[bert4142]

Do they, surely if it destroys steel it wont be put off by a bit of tape.....

I will give em a call and have a chat, theres also a good place near me so will ask them too.

[sid1972]

I am a metal work teacher and I have the kit and several size rivets but I have never done it 

[MartyC]

Do they, surely if it destroys steel it wont be put off by a bit of tape.....

I will give em a call and have a chat, theres also a good place near me so will ask them too.

Give Paul a call, he has done a fair few MX1000's with no issue 

[Bmx nut]

Don't be so tight by the right colour and front the cash


LOL!!!!!!!!

[bert4142]

if you can find me a blue ano nippon then i will happily buy it.

Good luck