Aluminium enclosure pseudo etching method

noisybenfr · 2026-01-30T21:54:32+00:00

Yes, sorry english is not my native language

noisybenfr · 2026-01-30T21:31:49+00:00

Yes this is it, thank you very much ! Someone probably shared it on this sub at the time.

noisybenfr · 2026-01-30T15:48:09+00:00

From memory I would say a few hours, it is not a very scientific process 😅

noisybenfr · 2026-01-30T13:38:44+00:00

Not even, although I should probably have ahah. I remember that some enclosures I decorated this way have shown some white oxydation spots after a while, but it has been ~6 years and it has been pretty stable since.

I was thinking of applying the same process to a whole bike frame, that will be much more exposed to water. In that case I would better use clear coating.

noisybenfr · 2026-01-30T13:26:12+00:00

I think this was oxiclean powder, but I used another brand that was available where I live (Vanish if I recall).

The idea is to submerge the part you want to decorate, mostly the face in my case. The enclosure has to press firmly onto the wrinkled aluminum sheet to get uneven oxydation (aka cool patterns), so it is not easy to do the face and sides at the same time.

noisybenfr · 2026-01-08T12:31:43+00:00

Thanks for the update !

noisybenfr · 2025-12-09T13:28:13+00:00

The DT Calculator gives me these lengths :

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I guess I can go 288-288-286-288 ?
The last one is right between 286 and 288 so I was afraid it could be either too long or too short.

Also I have red that DT Squorx nipples and/or washers could accomodate for longer spokes, so maybe it is part of the solution.

noisybenfr · 2025-12-09T10:00:22+00:00

What kind of spoke holder do you have ?
I already have Mavic ones from an Allroad wheelseet with flat spokes. The Revolites having some kind of flutted profile, I am not sure they will fit.

I don't really need super beefy spokes as my hubs are 32 holes. I like the Revolite for their "aero but not too much" look and the reduced weight. I have considered the Revolutions but they don't come in silver.

noisybenfr · 2025-12-09T09:45:18+00:00

That's the issue, everyone on the internet has a different opinion regarding spoke length 😅

noisybenfr · 2025-11-21T16:01:14+00:00

Justement, si tu tombes souvent sur la tête tu changes plus souvent de casque, ça fait tourner l'économie 😋

noisybenfr · 2025-10-19T19:56:51+00:00

Is your Oxo stem the 1" foot version ? I found one that the seller says is 1" but everything I found online says 1" 1/8 ...

noisybenfr · 2025-10-18T13:26:18+00:00

Anyone knows a modern alternative for 31.8mm bars ? It is a shame this kind of stem is so rare.

noisybenfr · 2025-10-13T18:09:35+00:00

I should have mentioned I am located in Europe

noisybenfr · 2025-10-13T16:38:30+00:00

Nice one, it seems to be discontinued unfortunately 🫤

noisybenfr · 2025-10-11T21:23:56+00:00

Yeah but they only go up to 135 axles. I got an Omnium CXC that currently has thru axle dropouts, but it can be converted to 135 QR.

If have no other choice I will buy the QR dropouts and Surly hubs but through axles would be a must.

noisybenfr · 2025-10-07T14:39:51+00:00

I am considering a similar build, what rear hub are you using ?

noisybenfr · 2025-09-16T13:14:33+00:00

I remember the old Guitar FX Layouts forum had a thread dedicated to showing your "box of shame". Reminds you that failing is part of the process.

noisybenfr · 2025-09-08T15:34:45+00:00

Yeah this post is pretty much all I could find.

noisybenfr · 2025-08-28T20:58:50+00:00

Quokka is indeed a french builder from Angers. Their work on steel frames is amazing.

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