This X-Squared is interesting...

[Chet Manley]

No. During the blasting the Carbon layer is removed.

Not if it was masked off. That's what he's saying

 

[TheStig]

Not if it was masked off. That's what he's saying

Yes but this serial was not masked like i have seen others. It was sprayed carefully to preserve the serial.

 

[Chet Manley]

Yes but this serial was not masked like i have seen others. It was sprayed carefully to preserve the serial.

Idk I guess it's possible. I've blasted many frames with serials and it would be difficult to get the carbon finish off and preserve the sku number like that. Not saying it's impossible, just think about it lol

 

[TheStig]

Idk I guess it's possible. I've blasted many frames with serials and it would be difficult to get the carbon finish off and preserve the sku number like that. Not saying it's impossible, just think about it lol

Its all up to the compound you spray with.

 

[Chet Manley]

Its all up to the compound you spray with.

Looks like AL2O3

 

[Broccoli]

Yes but this serial was not masked like i have seen others. It was sprayed carefully to preserve the serial.

 

[TheStig]

Looks like AL2O3

Yes, but what grain size.

 

[Chet Manley]

Yes, but what grain sizes.

Who knows. lol. Other variables affect the outcome too. Pressure, worn out media, worn out nozzles. Etc..

 

[TheStig]

Who knows. lol. Other variables affect the outcome too. Pressure, worn out media, worn out nozzles. Etc..

For sure.

 

[Alternative]

Idk I guess it's possible. I've blasted many frames with serials and it would be difficult to get the carbon finish off and preserve the sku number like that. Not saying it's impossible, just think about it lol

Until someone here can show their work refinishing a frame and preserving the serial or SKU perfectly, I'm with you on this one. It's probably easier to redo with the same color/finish, or re-stamp the serial/SKU after refinish.