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Can you paint suspension fork?
Yep, I’ve painted several fork lowers and used pretty much the same method. Many years ago I striped a set of Judy’s down to the raw magnesium and tried primer and paint. It came off ridiculously easy so ever since I’ve just gone the same route you have with zero issues.
How do you fix a scratched stanchion?
Starts here7:52Stanchion + Dropper Post Scratch Repair | GMBN Tech How ToYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip61 second suggested clipAnd what you’re looking to do with your file is to just take the edge off the burr. But don’t go tooMoreAnd what you’re looking to do with your file is to just take the edge off the burr. But don’t go too far you don’t add any sort of more scratching to the stanchion. Area it’s a very fine.
How do you maintain stanchion?
Starts here1:06Tech Tip: Wiping stanchions on suspension components – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip49 second suggested clipSo what you want to do is just take a rag. And floss them out like that. Get all the dust off ofMoreSo what you want to do is just take a rag. And floss them out like that. Get all the dust off of them. And you want to do this after each ride. This will sustain the life of your suspension.
Can I paint my MTB fork?
Rub down with very fine sandpaper and clean the surfaces to be painted with alcohol or white spirit (assuming you’ve removed stickers already). Put on multiple thin coats, as you get better coverage and reduced likelihood of runs.
Can you paint MTB fork stanchions?
DO NOT paint any part of your fork or bicycle. No, you can’t “just” put grease on them so they work. Fork stanchions are hard chromed, they are hard chromed for a purpose. They resist wear very well, something that decorative chrome and paints etc can not.
Can I paint my fork stanchions?
Can you paint fork stanchions?
How do I add oil to my mountain bike shocks?
To encourage the oil to lubricate the upper bushes and the seals in the fork leg, it is helpful to turn the fork upside down to let the lubrication run down. Turn your bike upside down and allow 20 minutes for the oil to run down into the seals.
What do you clean fork stanchions with?
Clean the stanchions of the fork and rear shock using the micro-fiber towel. Be careful not to push any debris into the dust wiper. If there is heavy dirt and grime, we suggest using isopropyl alcohol first, by spraying the alcohol onto the stanchions and wiping them clean with the micro-fiber towel.
How do you spray suspension forks?
Starts here0:54Max Suspension Spray by Finish Line – YouTubeYouTube
Can you spray paint MTB forks?
Yeah, easy to do at home, just get a can of your chosen colour from Halfords or similar. A general purpose any condition spray paint is better, as it will go on easier and be a bit more forgiving than car body paint.