Author Topic: Shimano dx's (Read 14543 times)

Mdbh · « **on:** April 11, 2012, 08:09 AM »

I've got some dx pedals coming not sure on the condition yet, but where cheap!, is it possible to replace the pins if there really worn or missing? Has anybody done this? I've seen a couple of threads on doing resto work but not with changing the pins etc?

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2012, 08:12 AM »

The pins are moulded into the body but i'm sure it's possible and probably has been done before by one of the guys on here?

Mdbh · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:09 AM »

Quote from: pickle on April 11, 2012, 08:12 AM

The pins are moulded into the body but i'm sure it's possible and probably has been done before by one of the guys on here?

Just had a read of a thred on the museum and there saying there pressed in?

pickle · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:15 AM »

sounds about right, i'm sure the bodies are pretty soft and it could be done no problem

meticulous · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:34 AM »

I've heard of people using a welding rod to use as the pins, not sure on technique though....

dordymush · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:37 AM »

the pins are seperate and come out if you wiggle them.
if not just drill em out.
i used some cut up rivits to make new pins for mine.

SaMAlex · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:39 AM »

I've got a silver pair that are pretty scuffed up. Any tips for bringing them up a bit nicer?

dordymush · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:41 AM »

the ends on mine were pretty scratched up so i filed them flat and took care to try and keep the proper curved shape.then sanded them to take the file marks out and painted them.

meticulous · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:43 AM »

Quote from: S&MAlex on April 11, 2012, 09:39 AM

I've got a silver pair that are pretty scuffed up. Any tips for bringing them up a bit nicer?

Steel file is best to reshape the ends...

Mdbh · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:53 AM »

Quote from: dordymush on April 11, 2012, 09:37 AM

the pins are seperate and come out if you wiggle them.
if not just drill em out.
i used some cut up rivits to make new pins for mine.

how did you keep the new pins in place?

dordymush · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:58 AM »

i put a blob of that liquid steel glue stuff outta B&Q.
you can sand it from round em after if you put to much in the holes.

Mdbh · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:59 AM »

Quote from: dordymush on April 11, 2012, 09:58 AM

i put a blob of that liquid steel glue stuff outta B&Q.
you can sand it from round em after if you put to much in the holes.

sounds like what I had in mind! Thanks for your help guys!

Mdbh · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2012, 10:04 AM »

Next question, does anybody know what shop I can buy some of that plastikote glass paint from, I'd rather buy it in person then online? Because not sure what colour to go yet?

brummie · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2012, 10:06 AM »

you can get the pins off ebay
put in shimano pedal pins and bobs your uncle

Mdbh · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2012, 10:13 AM »

Quote from: brummie on April 11, 2012, 10:06 AM

you can get the pins off ebay
put in shimano pedal pins and bobs your uncle

Think there for the newer dx's?

dordymush · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2012, 10:18 AM »

i was told in B&Q that most places have stopped selling the glass paint as it was very high in cfc's or whatever it is.
iv'e tried everywhere round sheffield and cant find none $:-\$ .
i was gonna go to a car paint factors and see if they could do me a tin of coloured lacquer to try.

Peter J · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2012, 10:30 AM »

I cannot find anywhere that sell's it either Dave so I think you are right

Best one I've used is the Tamiya Clear Paints

http://www.modelsforsale.com/catalog/tamiyapaintcharts.php

Spray them will a "silver" paint first, Halfords do a pug aluminium that’s good. Yes I know the pedals are aluminium already but it gives a better key and a more uniformed colour.

Leave to dry somewhere warm

Spray on a few LIGHT coats of the Tamiya paint until you get the desired finish.

The Pins are pressed in and I've found it best to remove them with Fencing Pliers and Dordy's idea of cut up rivets is spot on

Mdbh · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2012, 10:52 AM »

I've seen it somewhere but for the life of me I can't remember! There's a few old school hardware shops near me il pop in there and av a look!

Mdbh · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2012, 11:44 AM »

Go some! Plastikote glass paint in blue! Off eBay £5 with postage

dordymush · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2012, 04:19 PM »

i seen the blue.
i need red

750Rush · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2012, 01:38 PM »

This is a good red alternative to Plasticote:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-VHT-ANODIZED-RED-COLOR-COAT-PAINT-SP450-/251028917510?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a727d4d06

Mdbh · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2012, 03:34 PM »

Right got my pedals through today and there going to need the full treatment!, what's the best way to get the old pins out?, I tried grips and the just slip off? Shall I file them flat and then drill them out? Does any body no how deep in the body they go?

Mdbh · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2012, 07:08 PM »

Anybody?

animal · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2012, 07:14 PM »

Have u tried mole grips ? They is best

or grip the studs in a vice and pull the pedal off the stud

Mdbh · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2012, 07:28 PM »

Most of em are quite low so don't think il beable to pull em out...?

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