Author Topic: Avoiding build marks? (Read 1382 times)

aerostylie · « **on:** August 17, 2008, 10:59 AM »

Daft question

Any tips on preventing build up marks on a freshly powdered frame and forks? Obviously don't tighten everyting (or don't build at all!!) but any other techniques, or have I got to bite the bullet and just accept that they'll occur

Cheers

Paul

Steve P · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:03 AM »

Nylon washers ... they're available on eBay in many different sizes

jackel · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:05 AM »

Quote from: Steve P on August 17, 2008, 11:03 AM

Nylon washers ... they're available on eBay in many different sizes

ahh thats how you kept that pro class frame and forks looking like new before i got it

always wondered how you,d kept it so sweet

Steve P · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:10 AM »

Quote from: jackel on August 17, 2008, 11:05 AM

ahh thats how you kept that pro class frame and forks looking like new before i got it
always wondered how you,d kept it so sweet

Oh yes, those washers are ace for keeping things nice

firebird · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:12 AM »

i got some rubber washers from the plumbers, fitted them in both sides of the wheel nuts (4 per wheel ) before fitting the wheels. the same can be done for the brakes too. plastic washers would also be good. still use your metal washers as this will stop the rubber / plastic washers binding up.

another idea i had but haven't tried is to use vehicle vinyl, the same vinyl use for graphics. it comes in most colours and if fitted right, you wouldn't see it. using this method i would still fit the components lightly

steve

firebird · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:13 AM »

aerostylie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:29 AM »

Nylon/rubber washers.......what a brilliant idea

That should be top tip sticky if not already done so

The vehicle vinyl sounds more of a fiddly job I suppose having to cut it right

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2008, 12:03 PM »

your all freaks, speak to mattdub he is mr anal, he will know everything you need

2020mad · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2008, 12:12 PM »

just tighten it within a inch of it's life. unless your going to show it without the wheels on, which would be gay.

Swivel · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2008, 01:38 PM »

Steve you're a genius dude. Any idea what is the best size for the wheel nuts? loads of different sizes on ebay, not sure which ones are the best to get for tuffs etc...

Kind regards,

Matt

Quote from: Steve P on August 17, 2008, 11:03 AM

Nylon washers ... they're available on eBay in many different sizes

Steve P · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2008, 01:52 PM »

Quote from: Swivel on August 17, 2008, 01:38 PM

Steve you're a genius dude. Any idea what is the best size for the wheel nuts? loads of different sizes on ebay, not sure which ones are the best to get for tuffs etc...

Here you go Matt ... !!! CLICKETY CLICK !!!

Steve P · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2008, 01:53 PM »

You can get them in black too ... !!! CLICKETY CLICK !!!

antiquebmx · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2008, 02:31 PM »

nice one just got mi some

lazychubs · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2008, 04:56 PM »

good idea and i just binned about 300 odd of these lol
as had left over from me beach buggy i built a few years back

aerostylie · « **Reply #14 on:** August 18, 2008, 07:26 PM »

Will pop to Homebase/B&Q to see what they have washer wise, so that's wheels and brakes sorted.

Don't mean to be anal, but what about the seat post area for avoiding marks. The paint has added a bit extra around the tube so the seat clamp won't instantly drop down.........wd40 perhaps

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Damon · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2008, 10:03 PM »

I am going to try my local Plumb Centre in the morning, will let you know how I get on.

M10 as in 10mm?

Damon · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2008, 12:47 PM »

Plumb center didn't have anything $:-\$

Anyone got a source I can get to in the next couple of days? I don't want to put the Tuff's on my Haro without them.

Swivel · « **Reply #17 on:** August 19, 2008, 01:02 PM »

I just got mine from ebay, looks superb! Thanks steve for your guidance here dude

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2008, 01:09 PM »

At work(Toyota),we use metal washers with rubber bonded to one side to seal cam cover studs.These are perfect for mounting brakes onto frames with flat brake bridges(also work on front).You do get a small bit of caliper movement but if only for show then no matter.If anyones interested the part number is 90210-07001,not cheap at £2.12 + vat each but they do save that new paint job.

Damon · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:44 PM »

B&Q have turned out to not be much cop either.

Bought some plastic washes that will do for the weekend, but looks like the ebay option is the best.

aerostylie · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:04 PM »

Quote from: Damon on August 20, 2008, 04:44 PM

B&Q have turned out to not be much cop either.

Bought some plastic washes that will do for the weekend, but looks like the ebay option is the best.

Try Wickes, went tonight and got some 'hose washers' and fit perfect on my Skyway/Zytec axles. 5 washers per bag, found in the plumbing section, Â£1.09 per pack, 1/2" . Most excellent

Paul

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