orange*zero Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) if i repaint my rims does the paint last long or does it just start flakeing off thanks ben Edited April 11, 2009 by orange*zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Morton Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 if i repaint my rims does the paint last long or does it just start flakeing off thanks benIf you do it right it should last.E.g sanding down surface well. Proparing surface wellect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siyross Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Get them treated well with nitromours. That will strip the old paint off completely. Watch it though it burns!Then you can either prime, undercoat and top coat yourself or if you want something that is going to last and that has a flexible finish you could have it powdercoated.Personaly I would have it powdercoated, it doesn't cost much. Bob jackson cycles are very cheap, they quoted me £130 for a full frame in metallic finish and they also pick up and deliver back to you.Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave! Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 If you take your time to prepare the rim properly(sand/mask) then use a quality paint, with a few layers of undercoat it should last ages.Make sure the surface is dirt/oil free and has a good key and your away!I'm sure you can get paint that once sets is like plastic in texture and what not. that might work? You could get it sandblasted? just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshlyd1 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have done it recently with one of my bmx rims all i did was:Sand / key it all down with sand paper (until you can see small scratches in the paint and most of the paint is off)Spray it 3 times with primerSpray about 4 light coats of a paint of your choice Thats my SSS rule for spraying Hope i have helped Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siyross Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have done it recently with one of my bmx rims all i did was:Sand / key it all down with sand paper (until you can see small scratches in the paint and most of the paint is off)Spray it 3 times with primerSpray about 4 light coats of a paint of your choice Thats my SSS rule for spraying Hope i have helped JoshIf you want a good finish you have to sand between coats. Gradually using finer and finer sandpaper. Wet and dry 1500 grit is what you should end up using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBaz Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hi...My front rim is painted on my bike.. It was done properly and looked great, but after a while it did start to flake off and look shabby. On the back rim, however, it did not flake off. I think the main reasons for this are:1)The paint on the front was too thick2)The front rim had painted sidewalls, as it is a disc wheel, whereas the rear had a grind. The sidewalls on the front took more damage maybe?3)It had side drilling on the front, And air got behind the faint ad this made it flake off?So, I think if you do it properly, don't do the paint too thick, and grind it once you are done (Only if Maguras are in use) then you will be fine. Also, Don't use a front Onza rim because I think these are the oly ones with side drilling in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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