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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: John Smith on April 04, 2017, 07:41:08 pm

Title: Triple Clamp Refurb
Post by: John Smith on April 04, 2017, 07:41:08 pm

Hey all,

Im working on a 81 RM250X and am interested to see how you all restore the triple clamps. The Suzuki ones are similiar to all jap brands with a silvery satin finish.

Ive cleaned mine up, structurally they are in good shape but have the usual wear and tear marks and scratches. Is this something to be soda/hydro blasted back and re painted? If so any idea of the type or finish of the paint.

Cheers

JS

Title: Re: Triple Clamp Refurb
Post by: 80-85 husky on April 04, 2017, 08:32:05 pm

one for LWC ;D

Title: Re: Triple Clamp Refurb
Post by: LWC82PE on April 04, 2017, 08:47:33 pm

The triple clamps on your RM were originally painted champagne gold metallic.
Go to an automotive paint supplier and ask for colour 'Suzuki 35P' (it is the same as suzuki bike colour 08C) or you should also be able to get it using DuPont/Spies Hecker #90595. Places like Autobahn and Supercheap Auto etc can also mix up and put it in a spray can for you too. I use a satin/matte 2pack clear over top for bit more durability and chemical resistance.

Title: Re: Triple Clamp Refurb
Post by: John Smith on April 04, 2017, 09:45:34 pm

Champion !

Thanks
JS

Title: Re: Triple Clamp Refurb
Post by: John Smith on April 05, 2017, 08:51:09 pm

Whilst on the question of painting, im thinking bead blasting would be the best way to remove the old paint ? Thoughts ?

Title: Re: Triple Clamp Refurb
Post by: frostype400 on April 05, 2017, 08:55:29 pm

On triples bead blasting will work fine on aluminium it will come off easy I have done plenty of trees in my bead blasting cabinet.