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ectoplasmosis-
I've wondered about this.
Have you ever actually had anything thats been polished then clear anodised? How did it turn out?The interwebz has led me to believe that clear anodising its self dulls the finish slightly. But I dont know if thats really true.
Theres some one on instagram called Acorn plating who does some pretty nice anodising. He quoted only £20 for a different set of cranks to be done in a single colour. Didn't ask about clear ano tho
TotalShanner
haha unfortunately this is completely true. Years ago I had an Intense downhill bike that was raw alu. I spent an absurd amount of time polishing it up to a mirror finish. One ride in the scottish summer here and it was ruined. Didn't polish it again after that.
The cranks only just went on the bike and haven't been ridden yet. I'm not hopeful for them staying shiny but a rag and some Autosol once a month should keep them looking ok