Subject: Re: aluminum frames finishes Posted by: Ed on December 16, 1999 at 13:32:44: In Reply to: aluminum frames finishes posted by Brian on December 13, 1999 at 20:45:21:

Message: >I just bought a new, unfinished 7005 series aluminum mt. bike frame. I would like to know if it is possible to leave the frame unfinished--ie, bare metal. Will the aluminum simply discolor from oxidation, and/or will the frame weaken from corrosion? Or, is the aluminum corrosion resistant enough to be un-affected? I personally kind of like the look of the bare metal. If the fame needs some kind of finish, I am thinking about either a clear-coat, or powdercoating. Any other suggestions? I have been riding a Cannondale road bike since '95 with bare aluminum and with an occasional polish of Blue Magic or Simichrome(on hard to clean spots) it still looks new. Blue Magic is carried at Wal Mart and Simichrome can be found at Motorcycle dealers.