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alright             i reallly really want red rims  so bad...


im going to spray paint them...

please share advice or suggestions       be4 i start screwing my bike up

Well my suggestion would be: if you think you're gonna screw it up don't do it :mrgreen:

Alright enough of me bein a smart@$$. You should prolly tape off everything you don't want painted (ie cush drive, bearings, TIRES, etc) then scuff sand everything else. After the powdercoat has been scuffed so primer will stick to it, primer it. Then put on the color you want. After that you'll prolly wanna clear coat it.

um if your using the std. can of krylon god help u....

The rims are under constant abuse of air born rocks and such. Plus the rear rim is coated in a fine layer of grease from the chain....In order for any of the paint to stick you've got to srtip all the gunk off then the clear coat then start sanding the paint...I would suggest to take the rims down to the metal [preferable find a body shop that will sand blast them for u] then paint away. Use more than one coat :thumb:  then use a sealer [aka clear coat]...IF you want to make the red last try getting a body shop to bake the paint on as it becomes harder to chip...IF you have no money amount limit powder coat them suckers and if you wreck the bike the rims won't even be scratched :bs:  :nana:

You might want to talk to some of the people that sell supplies to body shops(keystone is one company).  They have the chemicals to strip off any grease and other trash, paint strippers, ect. that you may need.  If you find the right person, they can provide a wealth of info., and can even point you to a shop if you need the paint done professionally.

Don

brake parts cleaner to strip grease.

i dont know about painting, but i know that, or engine degreaser, will rip anything off

:guns:

thanks alot for the help          imm hoping to get to work on them tommorow


wish me  luck im combiding all of ur guys advice.... ill being posting some pics...         am i feeling lucky??

u bet i am!

I painted mine silver with Rust-Oleum Hard Hat spray paint. They turn out great. Even spilled brake fluid on the rear wheel and did not clean it up right away, no damage! The fluid did stay on there long enough to cause damage. 2 cans did 6 wheels. For prep, I wet sanded them with 600 grit sand paper and cleaned them with denatured alcohol. I can post pics if you want.

If you go to autozone or a similiar parts store pick up an aresol can of "Aircraft paint remover"  I used it on my wheels and it stripped them with minimal effort.

Quote from: dgyverI can post pics if you want.

PICS!!!!!!!!!! :P

im so nervous        but i have to do it!! i have to... does anyone have advice on taking the wheel off so i dont screw anything up with the chain, ect...

in about a week ill being postin a picture of my bike              i hope u guys will like it

Quote from: JundiePICS!!!!!!!!!! :P

Damn those look good...I'm jealous

those do look good...!!!         im doing it in one hour and counting

the paint you did on your wheels is extremely nice. great job! now i'm thinking that i should do that.

I am not a paint guru but here is this process that I went through.....

This was the first time doing this. Since it was on a race bike I did not really care how they turned out. I think they actually look better than the factory silver wheel that I have.

For prep, wet sand them with 400-600 sand paper. Do not worry if you sand too thin in areas and see the aluminum. I left the factory paint to act as a primer. I was concerned if my paint would stick to the aluminum. Also, I did not want to reprime to paint. I wiped down the wheel several times with denatured alcohol, making sure I did not touch the painting surface with my hand. The oil in your skin will leave marks where the paint will not stick. If you need to touch to see if it is dry, use a knuckle or the back of your hand.

I taped off the valve stem, hub and bearings. Wipe those surfaces down with the alcohol as well so the tape will stick.

The first coat was very light, so some of the original white would show through. Just spray according to the can's directions. I ended up putting on about 3-4 light coats. The Rust-Oleum Hard Hat paint dried very quickly. Just do not rush.

Can you explain wet sanding please?  Is it as simple as it sounds?  Thanks. :mrgreen:

Just to let you all know: Spray paint will not stick to petroleum jelly!  Just rub it on the tires and no need to unmount them.  After you have few coats on there and they have dried. Clean off the jelly, and DON'T save it for later :nana:

I would probably suggest getting them powder coated though. will hold up better in the long run.

my rims are done peeps           im putting them back on.. this is my 3rd time taking them off and on!             i hate it       i screw up everytime..

so if u wanna see a normal person  who spray painting there rims         with engine degreaser... soap and water.... wet/dry 600 sna dpaper... rust oleom primer.... and ace harderwear elmaum....

look at this again tommrow

oh aight, my bad. How did they turn out?  Got any pics? i wanna see!!! anyways, why do i need to check back tom?

Now this explains the brake problem huh.

Quote from: EightmarkyCan you explain wet sanding please?  Is it as simple as it sounds?  Thanks. :mrgreen:

Exactly as it sounds. Run water over the area while sanding. Have to use wet/dry sandpaper. The water will keep the area clean while sanding. For small areas I will just dip the sandpaper in clean water. Makes a much smoother surface to paint. Once painted, you can work your way up to 2000 grit for a mirrored finish. It gets a little messy, but the results are well worth it.

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Quote from: JundiePICS!!!!!!!!!! :P

Do you have dual front brake rotors?

Quote from: newbieoneDo you have dual front brake rotors?

Yes, they are Katana forks.

waitt!!!! how do i post my picture on here     i downloaded it to my computer

I use //www.photobucket.com to host my online pics.

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i screwed up on the edges         be4 doing this        take off rubber            dont try to take the shortcut


i like the rd though
im going to do some touch ups

here is the other side tht didnt work

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When you change your tires and rebalance them you paint will bad.  Moving wheel weights and working the beads off the rims will rub the paint right off. :cheers:

SO R U SAYIGN I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION NOT TO TAKE OF THE RUBBER?

I painted the rear wheel with the tire installed that I have on my bike now. If a proper tire removal tool is used, one that does not touch the wheel, you will not have paint damage. Normally stick-on weight are used and they do not scratch the wheel. The weights are covered with duct tape to prevent any mishaps. Even with just factory paint, they will get scratched, especially with the clamp-on weights.

These wheels are from my '89 Kat.  I had mine sand blasted by a friend for free.  The powder coating was about $70CDN per wheel.  They were done with the fork sliders, handle bar mount and a couple parts for the swing arm all for $200.  

Sorry about the picture quality .. shooting with a digital videocam. (spending all my money on the Katana). The pictures do not do them justice.  They are gun metal grey with metallic and clear coat - very shiny.

Rob

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alright i fixed them up real nicely now....


i touched up the edges nicely


i love it

i cant post anything on the wall of fame

why not?

is it wrong that my first thought when i saw your rims was, "Nice tires?"

Looks good, though. Just hope you have a red bike...

Quote from: 500riderThese wheels are from my '89 Kat.  I had mine sand blasted by a friend for free.  The powder coating was about $70CDN per wheel.  They were done with the fork sliders, handle bar mount and a couple parts for the swing arm all for $200.  

Sorry about the picture quality .. shooting with a digital videocam. (spending all my money on the Katana). The pictures do not do them justice.  They are gun metal grey with metallic and clear coat - very shiny.

Rob

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WOW, just $70....where did you get that done? i hope someone in windsor does the same

It's called Achord Metal Products (519) 649-2730 .. guys name is Gary.  He does alot of motorcycle stuff.  Frames, tanks, wheels ... anything.  You just have to have the paint stripped prior.  He has a little sand blaster and goes over the part quickly just prior to paint.

Rob

here are the pics of the bike with the rims on it
http://bhenneman.photosite.com/pictures/

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