Is it possible?

Isaac Coy

Steel Member
It's not anodized...i think it may be some kind of cheap chrome..but still, it'll take alot more than just paint stripper.
 

Broccoli1

Bronze member
RUPs are already "Raw" because they are Alooominum with no finish applied to them. It will not RAW like steel.

2 parts of the Deck:

The Head Tube is anodized- just no color added

The Deck is an extrusion*- they pull the AL through a Die to make the shape of the deck, this process gives the material somewhat of a shiny appearance.

You could "raw" the head tube buy sanding it with some 220 grit sand paper but you'll remove the protective anodizing and the aluminum will turn an ugly faded gray color, if that's what you want go for it.

*(other types of decks are made from one solid piece of aluminum that they stick in a Mill and cut out the shape of the deck.)
 
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