Vapor honing a frame

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IMG 8247Has anyone done a honda crf 450 frame yet ??? I’m debating on doing mine it has a few black spots on the upper part by neck . Don’t  like it or if pics available 

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bogett3 wrote:
Has anyone done a honda crf 450 frame yet ??? I’m debating on doing mine it has a few black spots on the upper part by...

IMG 8247Has anyone done a honda crf 450 frame yet ??? I’m debating on doing mine it has a few black spots on the upper part by neck . Don’t  like it or if pics available 

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Turned out awesome !

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Happy with the vapor honing result on my 2000 Honda CR250 Frame.

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Did an RMZ250IMG 3360 0.jpeg?VersionId=AS

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Loos good I’m just hoping it takes out the black part on frame is all 

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12/31/2023 7:45pm Edited Date/Time 12/31/2023 7:46pm

Vapor blasting will take paint off. It’s should get everything off.

Ive had 2 mountain bike frames done and it went from Powdercoat to raw, looks great. 

the other option is red scotch brite and bar keepers friend. Then rinse with water.

 

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Vapor blasting should leave it with a nice shiny look doesn’t it 

 

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Vapor blasting should leave it with a nice shiny look doesn’t it 

 

Not bright shiny like polish, I would describe it as more of a sheen 

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That would look good as long as the black. Is gone 

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Scotch brite and an alloy wheel cleaner/aluminium brightener will get a pretty equal if not brighter/shinier finish if youre willing to put the effort in

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I vaporblasted this 2002 CR250R frame for a guy last week. He intends to polish the side rails, so I didn't get too crazy. All the nooks 'n crannies look super clean though. I recommend it. 

 

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It will definitely get rid of the black spots. You can get all different kinds of finishes depending on what media and pressures are used. Glass bead will get it shiny but you can use aluminum oxide to get more of a brushed finish. Your frame looks pretty damn good to start with so might be worth it to just try some scotchbrite quick

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1/5/2024 12:17pm

What  scotch Brite pads  do I  start with and is there a certain way to do it . I think the vapor hone  be nice looking 

 

1/5/2024 12:39pm

You guys must have some decent sized blast cabinets? I wanted to get a street bike frame done. But couldn't find anyone locally who could do something that big. 

The frame does not have a removeable subframe. 

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ryanlester wrote:
  I vaporblasted this 2002 CR250R frame for a guy last week. He intends to polish the side rails, so I didn't get too crazy. All...

 

I vaporblasted this 2002 CR250R frame for a guy last week. He intends to polish the side rails, so I didn't get too crazy. All the nooks 'n crannies look super clean though. I recommend it. 

 

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What’s your contact Info if I could get u to do my frame would be awesome . Of course for a feee as well too . Please let me know 

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