Updated Magnesium Halibrand thread

RodKnock · #1 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 02:44 PM

Isn't the natural finish similar to the light gold finish? I assume if the manufacturers get involved they would want a discount over what us retail customers pay.

Lew, thanks for trying to make this happen.

cobra · #2 (**permalink**) 03-08-2008, 09:03 AM

Lew Ledyard

Any news ???

Lew Ledyard · #3 (**permalink**) 03-08-2008, 09:20 AM

Not yet. I was hoping that we would have a little more interest in order to make it more worth the while of the M&A or Halibrand.

ZOERA-SC7XX · #4 (**permalink**) 03-08-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Isn't the natural finish similar to the light gold finish? I assume if the manufacturers get involved they would want a discount over what us retail customers pay.

Lew, thanks for trying to make this happen.

The gold finish is due to the anodize process, which protects the 'bright' natural magnesium, which gets tarnished pretty quickly.

Lew Ledyard · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 01:17 PM

I just sent e-mail with a link to this thread to Karen at Halibrand and Ted at M&A Castings. I will let you know if I get any feedback from them.

Ted and Karen:

Please feel free to post here directly. Your direct feedback would be of interest to everyone.

Thanks

Cobra Pack · #6 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 03:07 PM

Another potential option. They advertised they will make other wheels on ebay in mag.

http://vintageeng.com/

Lew Ledyard · #7 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 05:26 PM

Sorry guys. Nothing new to report. No response from either M&A or Halibrand to my e-mails.