Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:22 pm
Some more pics would be nice 
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Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:22 pm
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Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:19 am
I have a hi-brite CAAD8 (or whatever they call it) - the clear-coated frame. As bad an idea as clear-coating an aluminum frame is, I think it's the best look on the CAAD's. I, personally, think that a polished frame is too much... although that Cervelo looks sharp. Have you ever ridden with a polished stem? The damn thing blinds you in the sun... I wouldn't want a whole frame too shiny to stand riding.
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:19 pm
I also think that the Cervelo is too much.
My goal is a raw finish like of your CAAD8 and like Cannondale used to do for the System6, Six13 etc.
My goal is a raw finish like of your CAAD8 and like Cannondale used to do for the System6, Six13 etc.
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 1:01 pm
Stripped 110 gram paint of the fork and itś still heavy!
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:08 am
Enve 1.0
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:32 am
The fork is now uncut so I will save a lot by cutting +- 15cm off.
I don have the finace for a different fork by now since I still have to buy all the other parts.
I don have the finace for a different fork by now since I still have to buy all the other parts.
Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:38 am
Nice project. What do you use to remove the paint?
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:56 pm
I used just two different types of paintstripper, one for the frame and one for the fork and a razorblade.
And a lot of patience......
And a lot of patience......
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:24 pm
Still not all the paint off the frame, but the weight is down to 1140
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:39 pm
Looks like your projection was fairly spot-on. Nice!
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:41 pm
After the paint comes off get it polished to a bright chrome. 
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:16 pm
Not so much progress on the frame, but I found some brakes to match when finished
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:21 pm
any progression on this build?
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:54 pm
More updates please!!!
Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:54 pm
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Re: Stripping my Caad10
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:59 pm
Have been busy with other stuff the last couple of weeks but made soms progress.
There is a lot of work between all the paint stripper and the final finish.
Maybe this weekend I will post soms updates!
There is a lot of work between all the paint stripper and the final finish.
Maybe this weekend I will post soms updates!