I believe they have, AR. I'm not sure about the results though.
Is getting a 2nd one, to keep nice while that one remains your beater, out of the question?
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I believe they have, AR. I'm not sure about the results though.
Is getting a 2nd one, to keep nice while that one remains your beater, out of the question?
No a second one is necessary I'd ruin a nice one! I've considered a rat black as well, with a brass side plates, I brass inner plate, brass button and a brass tip... Or all those same pieces in Damascus. It's just that I love the polished one so much!
I would post pictures of my "beater" but I honestly can't get the scratches to show up in pictures, It's not like I've ruined it, it just isn't "like new" like I usually see on here
I would post pictures of my "beater" but I honestly can't get the scratches to show up in pictures, It's not like I've ruined it, it just isn't "like new" like I usually see on here
Yeah, they're quite special. Every once in a while I remove the wrap, just to remember how sweet they look.
The black ones hold up nicely (within reason, of course).
The one I have now is definitely going to stay my work BB... The tiny ding next to the button wouldn't be acceptable on one I meant to keep pristine
It could be done but you're going to have to take it down to the aluminum. I think I would start with 100 grit then switch to 320 then 400. Just my opinion. I believe it would be easier to start with a raw box.
I have a tendency to start at with a mild sandpaper to prevent getting too aggressive and leaving deep scratches that I have to take out later, I'm not sure i want to risk ruining a BB to find out how it works out.
I would love to start with a raw box, but those came polished and go for ridiculous prices... Unless you've got a hook up for a raw one!
I would love to start with a raw box, but those came polished and go for ridiculous prices... Unless you've got a hook up for a raw one!
See, when I was still polishing, i was using a polishing lathe. And any metal would follow the same progression of rough-grease-buff-color
Rough would usually be a dry 120 (for things like copper of brass, dry 320). Grease is a wet 320 (using polishing grease and diesel fuel). Sizel buff, then soft cotton.
Remember to cross your lines
Rough would usually be a dry 120 (for things like copper of brass, dry 320). Grease is a wet 320 (using polishing grease and diesel fuel). Sizel buff, then soft cotton.
Remember to cross your lines
Wow that would be fantastic!!! So happy you're doing much better, and very very happy you're taking your recovery more seriously this time!!! Glad you're loving the vapemail goodies. Mine will be coming soon.
Can the door of the billet box be replaced? I've dropped rat black a few times and the door doesn't slide like it should anymore.
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I'm not sure but a file would probably fix that for you. DP will know if you can buy another door.
jcash, I'd suggest contacting BBV to see about a repair. I do not believe the doors are interchangeable actually. So a new door might not be your answer.
J5.......sugar......darlin.....hunnybunches.....
(are ya nervous yet???) hehehe
could you do sumpthin for me
Can you make this puppy run the OTHER direction????
I've tried a few times, and it just goes to a black background and stops being animated.
(are ya nervous yet???) hehehe
could you do sumpthin for me
Can you make this puppy run the OTHER direction????
I've tried a few times, and it just goes to a black background and stops being animated.
I believe Ms. Kitty speaks the truth (always).
My conversations with BBV indicate that the units are milled as one, and each piece is specifically mated to/for its counterpart. That's not to say that I cannot work, because it can. In my case, it actually does work (between my two anodized BB's, but not if I try with the raw one).
Ultimately I'd be surprised if they'd sell just a door, since they can't guarantee it will work. But I would definitely ask them, because things might well have changed since this particular conversation I had with them. The fact that my two are interchangeable, and were created more than a year away from each other, indicates that this is a distinct possibility.
So, long story short, send them a note. It might be worth it.
J5.......sugar......darlin.....hunnybunches.....
(are ya nervous yet???) hehehe
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Can you make this puppy run the OTHER direction????
I've tried a few times, and it just goes to a black background and stops being animated.
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