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Tuff break rub
« on: April 21, 2012, 02:20 PM »
Whats the best way to remove break rub from white Skyways?

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Re: Tuff break rub
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2012, 02:32 PM »
fine graded sandpaper :daumenhoch:
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Re: Tuff break rub
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2012, 02:36 PM »
Two ways

You can wash them and see what comes off, but if it's black brake rub or so ~ this means that when the rubber gets hot it leaves lines on the rim + mix this with dust and dirt and it ingrains in to the rim  ::)


you can sand it down/off with a high grade wet and dry 600 - 800 - 1200 onwards till it's all gone and a nice smooth finish is there - don't rush it and take care - the best results come from time taken and just working each grade at a time

the other way is a Razor/Stanley blade - you need to keep it at a 45% angle (blade facing out or at the back going forward ) and pull the blade along with a bit of force that it scrapes off the top of the rim - be careful as it can slip and cut a line into the rim or your hand - best to practice and know your fingers are feeling - do it out side as loads of bits come off  ;D

just what you prefer and feel that you can do

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Re: Tuff break rub
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2012, 02:53 PM »
Buy white pads  ;)

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« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2012, 03:15 PM »
 :-\ you still get a dirt line with white pads - but it does help  ;) or just ride it around in the lounge on the carpet  ;D
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2012, 03:20 PM »
 :2funny: Imagine the static.... Nylon wheels on a nylon carpet  :2funny:
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2012, 03:29 PM »
just hope the cat doesn't come over to say hello  :2funny:
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« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2012, 10:42 PM »
So no backspins whilst wearing my nylon shirt either?  ;D

Off to B&Q for me in the morning... Thanks for the advice. You wouldn't see the cuts for ink on my arms anyway...  :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2012, 10:54 PM »
don't forget chris that it need to be a high grain - the rougher the sand paper the hard the job as it leaves hair lines that are twice as had to get out

pleanty of elbow grease - take yer time - like yer ink, it take a skilled hand to get it right  ;)
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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2012, 09:18 AM »
i,ve used bar keepers friend that did the job with very little effort, damp cloth and a little of the powder and a few rubs started taking the brake rub off no problem.

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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2012, 01:10 AM »
Went for a blade to get the stubborn rub off then a super fine paper block to do the rest.  Pushing down on the block was nice as it shapes to the contours of the wheel.  Left me with arm ache but was worth it  :)

Cheers for all the advice!  :daumenhoch:

"rub off" "arm ache" - the mrs would never believe i'm talking about wheels  ;D

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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2012, 01:13 AM »
 ;D forgot to say it kills yer arms

try doing a couple of mags from start to finish  :shocked: it's a killer  :'(
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2012, 01:53 AM »
Can you get this sort of thing (sanding block) as an attachment for a drill? Would take no time then or am i being  :uglystupid2: not to mention lazy  ;D

I've got 3 more pair that need doing...  :'(

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« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2012, 02:10 AM »
Hard work shows, the fakes from the pro's  ;)

i guess you could set some thing up - but a set of mags from start to finish on the rims would take less then a hour i would say ! but also depends on how well you do the job

it's not easy and can take along time - it like a old surfer shaping a board, it takes time but shows in the end and you also have a sense of achievement



can you get ink done with a jackhammer ?  ;D

cheers B  ;)
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« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2012, 12:55 AM »
I've had ink done thats felt like it!  ;D

You're right doing it by hand gets the best results and the sense of achievement was pretty good too  ;)

Cheers  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2012, 01:12 AM »
from a boy to a young lad  :'( i'm so proud  ;D


it's better to learn how to do things and not always take the easy way out  ;) :daumenhoch:

don't forget we love pic's of before and after  :coolsmiley:

cheers B  >:D
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« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2012, 11:11 AM »
Right, good idea I'll take pics of the next set.  I've got 9 bikes on the go right now. I should be getting the camera out more...

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