Polishing Record Alloy Post

[pbarry]

There are some light marks from a saddle bag strap just below the clamp on an otherwise nice Record post I have. Will auto polishing compound or Simichrome remove anodization? Best to just leave it alone?

Thanks for any input.

[keevon]

If the anodizing is anything like their cranks, then the worn parts will look like polished chrome if you use Simichrome / Mother's / etc. I'd leave it alone.

[zmudshark]

I'd hit it with a polishing wheel with some buffing compound.

[ctam]

I'm pretty sure the seatpost is one part Campagnolo doesn't anodize. So using a metal polish and/or buffing wheel should remove the marks and make the post look like new.

[pbarry]

I'm pretty sure the seatpost is one part Campagnolo doesn't anodize. So using a metal polish and/or buffing wheel should remove the marks and make the post look like new.

That would make sense as the vintage alloy seat posts do seem to show corrosion much quicker than any other part. Interesting.

[zmudshark]

I've had at least three of this exact post. It is fairly desirable. Simichrome/MAAS will make it shiny. Buffing will make it smooth.

[ColonelJLloyd]

I've had at least three of this exact post. It is fairly desirable. Simichrome/MAAS will make it shiny. Buffing will make it smooth.

+1 (well, I haven't owned 3). I've never bought a tube of Simichrome, but I should. I've always used Blue Magic for hand polishing because it's at every auto parts store. I also have a cheap buffing wheel with a couple compounds.

[Tickdoc]

I've done it. Started with scotch bride pad, then used a lathe to polish to high shine.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Handgod/63DCBD95-0A9A-45E1-A859-AA5D347898D2_zpsqh8zecis.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Handgod/2C3FB7C0-17B8-4A7C-82B8-100816384D72_zps3av1w9gs.jpg

[ultraman6970]

IME no campy seatpost is anodized but maybe the 1st ones, but the one this dude has it doesnt at all.

1 - clean with warm water and liquid soap
2 - scotchbrite
3 - polish with your fab metal polisher.

If scratches are way too deep you can even wet sand it with like 1000 grit sand paper and then polish the heck out of it. Iver done both ways.

[CSKeller]

WOW Tickdoc!! That seatpost is gorgeous!!!

[Tickdoc]

WOW Tickdoc!! That seatpost is gorgeous!!!

Thanks! Here's another:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Handgod/9A9DFD69-84AC-41CB-871F-A4C6153FEF84_zps4onylteh.jpg

Only polished the neck on this one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Handgod/1F08AC90-F42E-4192-A43D-353D1DD6CF78_zpstjzaaoro.jpg

[stephenmarklay]

Nice work.

[SleepyCyclist]

TickDoc - looks fantastic!

What's your method for polish? Anything to protect the finish afterwards?

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