Thanks nerak, I just saw the Saturday bumps for all the Reos on the classifieds. And wow, that is some really light anodizing. Might as well have been clear or just not done!
So, is the only hard part....
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That would be tumbled on the right KarenHere is a pic of the anodized on the left and silver on the right.
That would be tumbled on the right Karen
Shoot! That's what I get for not checking it before I posted! I edited my post!
It happens to us all...Even if I buy the most obscure or strangest color combo's it doesn't matter- it's a Reo- soon it becomes my first love...as they all do!!
Thanks Nerak. I saw the tumbled, but I figured that was just a different finish altogether. Mine isn't quite as smooth as the first one, it has some scratches and such and just isn't as smooth as the door. Like I
said, that is some thin anodizing!
Well I can't wait till the next batch come in. I was thinking of trying to remove the anodizing from the mini and leaving it bare or polishing it. Has anyone done this before? I bought it to be used out and about, but I can see the chips annoying me when it is sitting on the desk! And I do love to tinker....
said, that is some thin anodizing!
Well I can't wait till the next batch come in. I was thinking of trying to remove the anodizing from the mini and leaving it bare or polishing it. Has anyone done this before? I bought it to be used out and about, but I can see the chips annoying me when it is sitting on the desk! And I do love to tinker....
You'll be glad the silver is anodized as it gives some of the character of the tumbled but has enough coating to preserve the look. I love the tumbled but if you ever want to remove even a tiny scratch the gentle process will give you a very noticeable shiny area that doesn't match the rest of the REO. That bothered me when I did that so turned the tumbled into a polished which can be a nightmare for those OCD enough to stress over every finger print.
I have gadget "skins" for my Tumbleds (and others) that preserves the look but protects them at the same time.
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If the chips are annoying you might want to try some model paint from a hobby store. You have to use a very tiny brush and apply just enough that the paint flows into the gouge, chip, scratch and not over the edge of flaw onto the rest. It takes a little practice so have some thinner to remove any boo-boos.
Take your REO to the Hobby store with you to get best match. You can also mix colors to achieve the best match. White and Black will take colors up and down respectively. Do testing first on something non absorbing like a coin and let dry to make sure you have the correct color. BTW... the shininess of REO anodizing varies by batch. Some of the model paint comes in either shiny or buff.
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On my black with scratches, I just use a Sharpie- lasts a few days...then I color it again... 
On my black with scratches, I just use a Sharpie- lasts a few days...then I color it again...
lol...we have more than music in common
Thanks Alice, I will have to check it out when it arrives then figure out if I want to touch it up or strip it.
Not nit pickin at you Karen but its still not right and I know how you like everything to be just rightHere is a pic of the tumbled on the right and silver on the left.
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Norton it pik at you Karen but its still not right and I know how you like everything to be just right
I finally fixed my post. Please change where you quoted me. I am a dunce. I quit for today!
I spent almost all day yesterday hoping, just hoping that another black/copper vein 18490 would pop up as available but alas, no joy. I spent the rest of the time trying to decide what other color combination I wanted but it was a tough choice because they ALL looked good, just not my first choice.
I finally "settled" on the black/silver combination and pretty stoked that it will be here on Monday! I have a brand new kick that I'm going to toss in it and that will become my out and about PV. Not my first REO and I'm still waiting on the VVgrands to become available. It's neverending!
Good question- I'd like to know too. I'd really like to get a few doors (both Grand and Mini and possibly 18490).
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