Fondriest X-Status copper plating project

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I would stick a black Fondriest decal on the down tube.

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Quinn039 wrote:
That might take a while... if there is even enough of a layer. ;) but would look incredibly cool.


Well, he does not have to wait approx 20 years to get a result.
Just spray it with a "magic" mixture each day and you will be there within 2 to 3 weeks :wink:
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Here is one to show how it will look like.
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by sanddancer

^^ Maybe after a little while, but I reckon it'll get a lot duller and the thinness of the plating will rule out polishing. Here is a copper plated bike that's not been polished for a while:

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Still very cool, but a very different look.

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The "magic" mixture idea is actually pretty good, it'll get a nice green patina, otherwise it'll end up brownish.
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i would certainly clear coat it. why spend all that $ and time to let it go bad.....

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SWijland, any updated pictures?
More weight than weenie.

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