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toddu 06-30-2009 08:31 AM

RSR Fuch question
 
In pics of the real RSR Fuchs it appears the outer lip of the wheel is polished. But, it's hard to tell if this is a high polish (mirror), or the polish you would get stepping from 600 - 2000+ sandpaper but not a final buffing?


Todd

boba 06-30-2009 08:57 AM

RSR finish on the lip is polished and clear anodized.


These are Harvey Weidman refinish.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1246380853.jpg

These are the original finish prior to Harvey's work.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1246380983.jpg

toddu 06-30-2009 09:01 AM

Everytime I see a pic, the lip looks almost "satin", not quite a mirror finish. But, you're saying it's a high polish? Maybe it's the anodizing that makes it look not quite mirror, or just the pic itself.

Thanks!

(wheel looks fantastic by the way)

Todd

boba 06-30-2009 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddu (Post 4752163)
Maybe it's the anodizing that makes it look not quite mirror,

Yes, that is correct.

The wheels are double anodized. First for the frosted finish, than the lip is polished and then the wheel is clear anodized the second time. This is why this look costs what it does.

Hope that helps.

m110 06-30-2009 11:20 AM

Harvey polishes the lip to a mirror finish first, then it anodized so it is more satin. The pedals and remainder of barrel are polished rough so when anodized they are "frosted". The remainder is black paint.
Here is one of his guys polishing the lip
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1246389487.jpg

Here is one being sent to the anodizer, note the rougher middle and polished lip

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1246389547.jpg


Here is an outer barrel from a 3 piece Zuffenhaus Fuchs replica that is finished in RSR look.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1246389615.jpg


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