Strip it naked...

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Naked Titanium that is...

Got a Ti R1 that has been neglected and spent a lot of time at the beach (sand around the orbitals). I was going to send it out to be customized, but that was too easy, so I decided to work on it myself. Besides, I wanted to save the serial, and If I didn't like the outcome, it's just a matter of shipping it for customization.

Started by sonic cleaning the disassembled parts with hot water and a few drops of dish soap. Did that a few times, and some of the coating started pealing off, so I decided to strip the finish by wet sanding. Already have an R1 that is polished (not chrome ), so I thought about a brushed finish. I used a 2000 grit initially to strip most of the coating, then a 600 grit, and finished it off with a 400 grit. I can probably achieve more brushed look if I use a 320 grit, but I like how it turned out. I'll probably send it out to one of the pros, but for now, I'll use the Naked/Brushed R1 (with cc +Red lenses) when doing yard work, or when I go to the beach.

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[SecretNinja]

Small word of advice, next time you start a post like this, lead with a cleavage pic or something. On the other hand, those frames look great. I just picked up a project to keep me busy, myself.

 

[Pumpkin King]

 

[Lopaka KaMars]

Nice! Compared to what it looked like before, you did an awesome job. I think a pair redone with your own hands has more meaning.

 

[SecretNinja]

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Dammit! Rick Rolled again!

 

[SecretNinja]

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Show me the goods!

 

[TNGoldbeard]

Awesome job. I like the slight brushed look.

 

[Tavers]

Looks mint with those +Red lenses. Nice.

 

[delarscuevas]

Awesome job. I like the slight brushed look.

Yup. Wonderful finish!

 

[Oakley OCD]

Very nice