This video is very soothing, and the end result is just so satisfying to see. Major props on on the craftsmanship and attention to detail, and for giving these levers a whole new lease on life.
Thanks! These are my favorite shifters and I'm always on the lookout for a cheap set. Who doesn't like sitting in the shop for an hour with a needle file?
This was satisfying to watch. The black nameplates make them look like a completely new generation! At 2:34 you could have used the 2K clear to keep the aluminum from tarnishing over time. Back when Shimano had their silver polished cranksets that were clear coated, I would use a marine aluminum polish every so often when the clear coat wore away. Was a lot of work, but two part spray cans weren't really a thing back then and there was no practical way to clear them without paying an auto body shop.
What a great, thorough video in under seven minutes. I've watched a few of your videos in the past and TH-cam sent me this one just now. I guess I gotta subscribe :)
Great video, thanks Rob!! I have a set of these on my Cannondale Slate, and whilst not as scratched up, I really like the black-on-black finished result!
these look fabulous :) (all greases trap dirt, but that's not the end of the world for shifter mechanisms. ime the 'cleanest anti-dirt lube' i've tested is the garage door spray from blaster. truly a dry lube and contains some pressure tolerant additives besides the silicone, safe for plastics and my guess is that it's not very water resistant.. it's not 'shop safe' meaning silicone overspray will contaminate surfaces creating issues for paiters )
@@RobertAdairWorkshop lols yes, the foamy spray works for flushing out cable dirt even w/o that cable lubricator tool that attaches to cable housings..
That would look awesome! I never considered doing the 785's in another color. They're going on a red and white Diamondback. I am now considering painting the name plates and levers white. And it's your fault :)
(yes, keep track of temp when dealing w/ plastics and rubbers. also, baking doesn't harden paints above their usual fully cured hardness but it accelerates the curing for the top layer PLUS in some cases forces the paint to 'reflow' becoming smoother and shinier. the old baking thing was introduced a while back and it applied to enamel paints. as enamel can take months to fully cure, the 'baked enamel' was being marketed as an extra though finish simply because 'new things' came w/ partially cured finises -w/o the baking)
@@duroxkilo I love when one TH-cam commenter tells another TH-cam commenter that nobody asked for his comment. It’s ok… I’ll wait while you look up the word “irony”.
@ oh… you mean what video is REALLY about. The damaged shifters are a metaphor for a broken marriage. The spray can is a symbol of rebuilding trust. That’s deep bro. You must have a PHD in TH-cam binge watching. 😵💫
@@Macuhdohnadadoh the damaged shifters are being fixed in a rather nice manner, that's what the video is about. what was your reaction about? you being busy, lacking motor skills to fix shit, your perception of the passage of time? priorities in life? so if you were to watch in person someone fixing a dented car panel and i'd comment the light scratches of my car's paint don't bother me because i prefer driving to doing body work, wouldn't you conclude i have difficulties understanding shit around me? :)) anyways, happy holidays, be safe have fun bozo
🙄 ... totally missed the point...did you(?) This is not labor intensive, nor particularily involved... It doesn't require anything beyond paint & primer & a little time & attention. The cost is insignificant vs replacement levers. If you really think this requires significant cost, tooling, & materials... you may be commenting to the wrong video... Not for you...fine...continue on with your life.
lols no. the labor and materials required are a fraction of the price difference, i'd argue a better return than for a car bumper and those also get fixed for obvious reasons, like how do you think a paint shop makes money? :)
This video is very soothing, and the end result is just so satisfying to see. Major props on on the craftsmanship and attention to detail, and for giving these levers a whole new lease on life.
Your engineering and handyman knowledge is truly incredible, love the dedication you put into these projects!
Beautiful work! Respect for keeping the levers out of a landfill.
That’s a lot of detailed work for a lever but you’ve done a great job in restoring them, well done 👏🏼
Thanks! These are my favorite shifters and I'm always on the lookout for a cheap set. Who doesn't like sitting in the shop for an hour with a needle file?
Sweet restoration. Nice air filtration helmet! In Jersey, we would just spray in the kitchen while making pasta!
Mmmm, pasta a la solvente. Just like nonna used to make. Tasty
Great video! Love it that these could be restored instead of sending them to the landfill!
This was satisfying to watch. The black nameplates make them look like a completely new generation!
At 2:34 you could have used the 2K clear to keep the aluminum from tarnishing over time. Back when Shimano had their silver polished cranksets that were clear coated, I would use a marine aluminum polish every so often when the clear coat wore away. Was a lot of work, but two part spray cans weren't really a thing back then and there was no practical way to clear them without paying an auto body shop.
Beautiful work. You make it look easy, but I can appreciate that there is a lot of careful work there to get the finish so clean.
good tour of the required materials, thankyou, i can adapt this to other repairs!
What a great, thorough video in under seven minutes. I've watched a few of your videos in the past and TH-cam sent me this one just now. I guess I gotta subscribe :)
Awesome! Thank you.
I like your approach! So much better than dumping working shifters..
I learned so much here in every part of this video. Thank you and great work!
Great video, thanks Rob!! I have a set of these on my Cannondale Slate, and whilst not as scratched up, I really like the black-on-black finished result!
It was a joy to watch, and the video editing is great! Thanks for sharing, it's truly inspirational!
They look great. Well worth the effort.
Great job! Thanks for the tips and techniques.
these look fabulous :)
(all greases trap dirt, but that's not the end of the world for shifter mechanisms. ime the 'cleanest anti-dirt lube' i've tested is the garage door spray from blaster. truly a dry lube and contains some pressure tolerant additives besides the silicone, safe for plastics and my guess is that it's not very water resistant.. it's not 'shop safe' meaning silicone overspray will contaminate surfaces creating issues for paiters )
I have a can of the garage door spray that I use for all sorts of stuff. It's great! Sometimes, I even sneak it on bike cables when nobody is looking.
@@RobertAdairWorkshop lols yes, the foamy spray works for flushing out cable dirt even w/o that cable lubricator tool that attaches to cable housings..
Great craftsmanship!
Awesome work, super interesting and well-shot as well! Why does silicone grease not attract dirt?
R785 are sweet lever for custom project 🥰
Great work!
Very inspiring!
I have some R785 in good shape but I think I'll do the name plates in black, they look really sharp
That would look awesome! I never considered doing the 785's in another color. They're going on a red and white Diamondback. I am now considering painting the name plates and levers white. And it's your fault :)
Very nice job. Thanks
For the European viewers, 120°F is about 50°C.
I always forget to include alternate units. Good catch. Thank you.
(yes, keep track of temp when dealing w/ plastics and rubbers.
also, baking doesn't harden paints above their usual fully cured hardness but it accelerates the curing for the top layer PLUS in some cases forces the paint to 'reflow' becoming smoother and shinier. the old baking thing was introduced a while back and it applied to enamel paints. as enamel can take months to fully cure, the 'baked enamel' was being marketed as an extra though finish simply because 'new things' came w/ partially cured finises -w/o the baking)
*rest of the world
Love it
The temperatures he says are in Fahrenheit? Otherwise it seems a bit too hot for me!
Yeah, good catch. 125F.
@@RobertAdairWorkshop Thanks, so about 50°C (52° C to be precise...)
What shifters are they?
Shimano RS685
I think I’ll just accept a bit of patina and go ride.
This looks like an enormous amount of time I don’t have.
nobody asked how your 'story comprehension' does these days... :)
@@duroxkilo I love when one TH-cam commenter tells another TH-cam commenter that nobody asked for his comment.
It’s ok… I’ll wait while you look up the word “irony”.
@@Macuhdohnadadoh :) i bitched about your difficulty in understanding what the video was about and now i see i have to do the same for comments...
@ oh… you mean what video is REALLY about.
The damaged shifters are a metaphor for a broken marriage. The spray can is a symbol of rebuilding trust. That’s deep bro.
You must have a PHD in TH-cam binge watching. 😵💫
@@Macuhdohnadadoh the damaged shifters are being fixed in a rather nice manner, that's what the video is about. what was your reaction about? you being busy, lacking motor skills to fix shit, your perception of the passage of time? priorities in life?
so if you were to watch in person someone fixing a dented car panel and i'd comment the light scratches of my car's paint don't bother me because i prefer driving to doing body work, wouldn't you conclude i have difficulties understanding shit around me? :))
anyways, happy holidays, be safe have fun bozo
Once you add up all the labour, time and equipment required it's cheaper to get a replacement brand new or mint used set.
🙄 ... totally missed the point...did you(?) This is not labor intensive, nor particularily involved... It doesn't require anything beyond paint & primer & a little time & attention. The cost is insignificant vs replacement levers. If you really think this requires significant cost, tooling, & materials... you may be commenting to the wrong video... Not for you...fine...continue on with your life.
I kinda agree. But, if you love working on your bike (like me), you won't mind spending time on it.
@@prowrench7989 Do you have an ultrasonic cleaner?
lols no. the labor and materials required are a fraction of the price difference, i'd argue a better return than for a car bumper and those also get fixed for obvious reasons, like how do you think a paint shop makes money? :)
@@prowrench7989 I didn't miss the point. It depends how much you value your time. You sound like a minimum wage kind of fella.