I've thought about having the wheels powder coated black this winter. Hassle is transporting them to nearest shop plus the cost. Has anyone tried used automotive alloy wheel spray paint as a less expensive option? Buzz
I've thought about having the wheels powder coated black this winter. Hassle is transporting them to nearest shop plus the cost. Has anyone tried used automotive alloy wheel spray paint as a less expensive option? Buzz
Buzz, That trip to the shop is well worth the time and money. powder coated wheels are so easy to clean and the finish is very durable. Paint will work but it doesn"t have a long life like the PC does.
Not on the Connie wheels, but I did go the other way on the Wee-Strom last time I changed tires. It had black wheels which are not to my taste, and I painted them silver. Go figure. I just did a quick buff-n-scuff with Scotchbrite and acetone. Let dry for an hour and warm up in the sun, then shot with some Krylon grey primer, and Krylon silver enamel. That was about 1,000 miles ago last summer. I don;t expect it to last as long as a good quality automotive paint, but it cost me $11. I can touch them up anytime for almost nuthin.
A plasticote paint can give good results for not much oulay. Do as posted above - lots of light coats rather than try to save time by applying fewer thiacker coats. Use masking tape to blank off anything not to be painted.
The replacement 17" front rim I have from a GPZ1100 was stripped chemically and powdercoated for $75. Perhaps not in everyones budget these days, but the longevity is well worth it.
Powder coating is excellent for finish etc - but can be chipped. If you chip it - it is not easy to hide it always. If the wheel has been painted, a scratch can usually be repaired quickly and easily.