Thanks, Eric! Yes, that's the same rack I have. Normally, I have a Nitto R14 on the rear to support my saddlebag, and the R14 is nearly half the weight of the Tumbleweed, but I wanted this other rear rack option because I really like the 3-pack mounts on the sides (for cargo cages and extra water bottle options), and the ability to run mini-panniers if I so choose.
I will likely try to remove the black anodizing from the hardware myself, and get the rack professionally powdercoated based on the recommendations received here. - Brian On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10:28:18 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Brian — This isn't something I've done before but here's my take. > > Is it this rack here? > https://tumbleweed.cc/collections/products/products/mini-pannier-rack > > This rack is likely powder coated. If you want it painted silver-ish or > stripped and then clear powder coated my recommendation would be to find a > powder coating shop. If you want it to have a Nitto finish I'd recommend > you find a chrome shop in your area and talk with them about stripping and > refinishing the rack for you. You might have to make several phone calls to > find the right shop but I'd bet you could find someone within driving > distance. > > The Nitto racks are nickel plated. If you visit a shop I'd recommend that > you bring a Nitto rack or strut with you if you can as an example of the > exact finish and luster you want to achieve. > > Good luck! > On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 3:06:35 PM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote: > >> I have a fork that is powdercoated in the color called “chrome” . Its on >> a Litespeed frame with the high polish option that looks more like >> stainless than brushed titanium. It was close enough for me. My new Matchak >> touring frame is at the powdercoater now awaiting the same color Steve >> >> On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 12:01 PM Brian Turner <brok...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hello everyone! I have acquired a Tumbleweed mini pannier rack that I >>> would like to use as a rear rack on my Gus. The only thing is, it's black >>> of course, and I'm wondering if there's a way to strip it down to bare >>> steel and refinish it in a way that would look more fitting with all the >>> Nitto and other silver stuff on the bike. I'm guessing the stays and other >>> hardware are aluminum, so those would need to be handled differently, but >>> the rack itself is steel. >>> >>> Is there a finishing method that would simulate the "dull bright" Nitto >>> finish? Is there something I can DIY? Should I get it plated somehow? Is >>> this a fool's errand (because if it is, I'm happy to have someone give me a >>> reality check)? >>> >>> Interested to hear some advice from anyone who may have tried something >>> similar with success. >>> >>> thanks! >>> Brian >>> >>> -- >>> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e8e2ff8b-3285-4960-b18e-236d5c83ac3fn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e8e2ff8b-3285-4960-b18e-236d5c83ac3fn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> Steven Sweedler >> Plymouth, New Hampshire >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/14489a0d-1f8f-401f-b700-590c72291163n%40googlegroups.com.
