Rim jobs...paint or powder coat?

[Owl]

I painted my old FZR rims using 2K, with no chipping issues in the 4 1/2 years I had it. Chipping was my main concern, so I also used a 2K adhesion promotor prior to top-coating. It sticks like shit to a blanket!

What colour are you planning to use i.e. solid, metallic?

[boman]

Have considered painting the centres and polishing the edges which surely would negate any issues there.




Jebus! I'd be slightly grumpy

Yes, this would be an answer. Polished alloy is reasonably easy to look after, in small amounts. Just a quick polish with Autosol, and you are good to go.

And I too would be pissed if a rim of mine got marked like that. Thats why I do my own. I do not trust anybody else to do it.

[Laava]

This Company does rims, and hubs. Not sure if they can do cast wheeels though, you could always contact them.

They can only do cast rims in black apparently!
So is there a good clear coat finish for polished ali?

[Paul in NZ]

I vote two pack paint cos with powder coating you would surely have to strip the whole wheel and remove bearings etc etc?? The heat would make grease melt and ruin the job..

Paint - just mask it off...

[reemit]

They can only do cast rims in black apparently!
So is there a good clear coat finish for polished ali?

Have a look at what this lot produces, Bud. Looks good and I will be using it on me FZR streetfyter. Theres some clear cote specifically for polished ally.http://www.por15.co.nz

[imdying]

I vote two pack paint cos with powder coating you would surely have to strip the whole wheel and remove bearings etc etc?? The heat would make grease melt and ruin the job..

Paint - just mask it off...

I wouldn't bother going to the trouble of painting or powder coating a set of wheels that weren't worth a set of bearings. Even new bikes come with some pretty average spec bearings (shielded instead of sealed, sealed one side, etc etc).

[Swoop]

If you polish the edges, should you apply a good coat of clear or just get out the brasso every 2 weeks or so? I love the look of polished but am a lazy coooont when it comes to cleaning time.

Regular polishing of metal is reserved for crusiers with vast amounts of chrome, or for people who like to rub lots and ride on rare occasions.

[Babelfish]

Regular polishing of metal is reserved for crusiers with vast amounts of chrome, or for people who like to rub lots and ride on rare occasions.

I think this is topical...DMUNTED loves polishing his rim...he polished mine once and I haven't quite walked right since.

When I do mine I am going for the 2 pot. I reckon it'll chip less.

[DMNTD:Me]

Interesting reading...cheers

[Laava]

I think we've all learnt something kiddies!

[Grumph]

I won't use powder for rims now - always baked enamel.

I have a Dymag which was powdercoated and after being on a raceike for a busy season was quite badly chipped from tyre machines
I'm real reluctant to get it stripped as the stripping chemicals are known to be death to Magnesium.

For a racebike the painted centers/polished edges works really well.

[sidecar bob]

Heres a short & well explained clip to help people to understand rim jobs a little better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nro-xZ7GgA

[bucket boy]

Regular polishing of metal is reserved for crusiers with vast amounts of chrome, or for people who like to rub lots and ride on rare occasions.

sounds like you dumpty.

[98tls]

Dont piss about DM,just go the whole hog.

[DEATH_INC.]

I'd use 2k Enamel over a GOOD etch primer. Tough as f*ck.
As for a clear to go over polish, this IS the shit! http://www.por15.co.nz/POR15Prod/glistenpc.htm