Ben-Shogun gimp Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 hey guys i want to paint my rims but don't know what paint to use......what would you recomend plus i am short on cash?.....would it be better if i put a layer of white paint first to make it stand out more? by the way im painting them blue cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Probably would be best to use an under coat of white. What you'd want to do is; 1. Sand/sand blast. 2.under coat. 3.the blue( not sure what kinda paint, but I'm sure your lbs could help. 4. lacquer.(sp?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-Shogun gimp Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Probably would be best to use an under coat of white. What you'd want to do is; 1. Sand/sand blast. 2.under coat. 3.the blue( not sure what kinda paint, but I'm sure your lbs could help. 4. lacquer.(sp?) thanks whats lbs nd i was going to your primer not lacquer do you think it would work as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 LBS= local bike shop. Primer will work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Halfords own brand spray is very good. You will want to do about 6 coats for each rim. Make sure there veryyy light coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-Shogun gimp Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Halfords own brand spray is very good. You will want to do about 6 coats for each rim. Make sure there veryyy light coats. if i put it on the rim where the brakes are will that spray come off or will have to protect it with something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Dude if your painting your rims then mask off the sidewalls and put some of that ceiling stucco stuff on them so you have sick bit with your pads. Might work, probably not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Are you spraying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George ZHI Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Proubly use primor, a good few coats to make sure it wont come off or anything. george x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Proubly use primor, a good few coats to make sure it wont come off or anything. george xid say the same, best thingto do is conact tarty and ask what is used on the echo rims etc, they work a treat smooth rim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboy Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 hey guys i want to paint my rims but don't know what paint to use......what would you recomend plus i am short on cash?.....would it be better if i put a layer of white paint first to make it stand out more? by the way im painting them bluecheers guys Try BRAKE CALIPER & ENGINE LACQUER KIT from motor world or anodized spray in a can to get same effect as echo rims.Hope this helps mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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