Ski Pylon Restoration
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Printed Date: November-20-2024 at 10:34am
Topic: Ski Pylon Restoration
Posted By: Jones
Subject: Ski Pylon Restoration
Date Posted: November-10-2010 at 8:48pm
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I've been debating either replacing or refurbishing the ski pylon on my '97 (the victim of a Skylon by the previous owner). The cheapskate in me says, "it's only got a bunch of surface scratches. I'll just remove it, sand it down and repaint or.....hmmm, maybe polish and keep it with the bare aluminum". Repainting might cost more than replacement since it appears to be a special process and paint and polishing would render it "not original".
Any thoughts? ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-10-2010 at 9:57pm
Weren't they black anodized in 97? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Jones wrote:Posted By: Pgaboeing
Date Posted: November-10-2010 at 10:12pm
| I have one from a 92ski. Make me an offer. |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: November-10-2010 at 11:26pm
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What I've seen all were painted black. ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: November-10-2010 at 11:29pm
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If you have some pictures I would love to see them. bcjones@cableone.net. Thanks ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: November-11-2010 at 12:41am
Don't know but brochure states teflon impregnated... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: November-11-2010 at 1:09am
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Any opinions regarding cost comparison between re-anodizing and say, a used pylon for $175? ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Pgaboeing
Date Posted: November-11-2010 at 1:11am
| Photos sent. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: November-11-2010 at 11:40am
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Brad if you still have the skylon and still use it. Let me know if you need the plastic mesh sleeve to slide over the pylon to prevent this from happening again once you figure out what you're gonna do. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: November-11-2010 at 12:38pm
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Thanks Tim. I'm not a wakeboarder so I already sold it but thanks for the offer. ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-11-2010 at 4:25pm
If the coating is avertised as having Teflon in it, then it's defiantly anodized. Lots can be done with the process besides colors. Different hard coats and lubricities. It will be very difficult to paint. Your best bet is to find a anodizer and talk to them. There's a good chance they can strip it and re anodize. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |