PaRtZ Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Well I've just sprayed another rim (blue of course) and I thought I'd document it to give people who don't know an idea as to what to do:You will needAn area to spray - This should be well ventilated and not be in an area of importance to someone (I suggest a garage surrounded by dust sheets)1 x Colour spray paint - Im using some normal car spray paint availalbe from most good hardware stores. Remember you may have to be 18 to buy spray paint (as store policy)1 x Clear laquer - Must be suitable to match the colour paint you're using. Again age restrictions may apply1 x Fine piece of sand paper1 length of thin wire - such as fishing twine1 x roll of masking tape - and or scissors if requiredA rim to spray...I probably should have put that first actually....OK first of all mask off all the areas that aren't getting sprayed. Will Arnold has suggest that my brake will be beasty with the anodised finished, so Im masking over the sidewalls.Now whilst the masking tape is on, gently sand down the surface which you want to spray. This is called giving the surface a 'key', basically It will let the paint "cling" onto the surface better As you can see I've also masked over the inside of the rim, because of the spoke holes. Although I can't vouch from experiance, I don't want paint being wasted on the inside of the rim where no one will see, so I'll mask it off to stop it going there Now to use your fishing twine to suspend you rim. You want it at the right height to spray it at but it really doesn't matter. Just don't complain to me if you've got back problems after hanging it too low Now you are all ready to start spraying!. Ideally you should be using primer too, but I've found this not to be necessary . Look at the can to see what it suggests and follow the instructions to the letter. If your can of pain doesn't have any instructions, then its a shit can of spray paint....and here is my guide: Apply in short "bursts" of sprays in a relatively fast motion about 7 inches from the work. This is so that you won't be too heavy with the paint, causing it to drip and look sh-sh-shite. Remember a gradual build of coats is key to a good finish.Also, another point worth mentioning is that when spraying like this, it is worth doing a small bit, then allowing to dry BEFORE TURNING. the fishing twine or whatever you're using can cut into the paint otherwise (which happened to me ) and make it look a bit crap. Just be careful, and DON'T drag the twine across your work5coatslater (you can do more if you want of course )and you should have something along the lines of this :It would be quite tempting to use this as it is, but unforuntaly there is a high chance that the paint would peel off. So to combat this, its time to add the laquer!Same application as before, check the can for guidlines or see above if none are given.I only used 3 coats for this, but feel free to use as many as you likeThe result is:Also as added individuality I added a piece of masking tape over the valve hole Happy spraying And PLEASE DON'T QUOTE ME WITH ALL THE PICTURES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 What rim is it? did you not have to remove all the eyelets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 What rim is it? did you not have to remove all the eyelets?Tis a Kris Holm and no I just sprayed over em Why....have I missed some important info about them? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Tis a Kris Holm and no I just sprayed over em Why....have I missed some important info about them? lolNo, I got it confused with anodizing cos that dissolves the eyelets. My bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Stop giving me crazy things to do in my spare time , only kidding matt good guide and it has turned out quite well by the looks of things, will have to see it in the flesh soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 No, I got it confused with anodizing cos that dissolves the eyelets. My badyou crazy boy. you scared the sh!t out of me Burns you may have to wait till I built it up...could take a while cos im really fat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 why did u tape over the valve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 good stuff, just keep that sidewall clean, set up the brakes beastily and it'll be great one thing... you forgot primer but it'll be alright without in this case i reccon.Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 why did u tape over the valve?Also as added individuality I added a piece of masking tape over the valve hole Also means I'll find it quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I found the best way is to build up the wheel first, then mask up the nipples and use newspaper to cover the rest of the spokes and hub. insert into old frame or forks, spin the wheel then spray away. its time consuming but it gives an amazing finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I found the best way is to build up the wheel first, then mask up the nipples and use newspaper to cover the rest of the spokes and hub. insert into old frame or forks, spin the wheel then spray away. its time consuming but it gives an amazing finish Yerp, this is they i do it... saves a shedload of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 partz, you chose a horrible colour, but each to their own.BTW the guide was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Tom Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Nice guide Might have to have a go with an old rim.Thanks,Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) If you want to be even more cool and trendy, try anodizing it, I'll give you all the instructions you need edit: sorry, skim reading through your post i didn't realize that you put lacker on Edited April 24, 2006 by Inur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 matt= FATTY bears cakes.nice rim dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 (edited) Very useful , well presented guide ...nomination for a sticky in F.A.Q ? Edited April 25, 2006 by Endohopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Just one thing... lacquer isn't always the best idea. If you wait for the paint to go hard and then rub it back with some 1200 wet/dry, you can polish it up. Means you get a shine and that smooth factory finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Just one thing... lacquer isn't always the best idea. If you wait for the paint to go hard and then rub it back with some 1200 wet/dry, you can polish it up. Means you get a shine and that smooth factory finish.And then lacquer it and repeat the sand/polish thing and get a rim so shiny you get stoner kids following it around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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