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Other Stuff => Tricks & Tips => Topic started by: Sherlock on September 19, 2012, 11:02:41 AM

Title: Painting wheel rims
Post by: Sherlock on September 19, 2012, 11:02:41 AM

Hi, I need some advice please.

I have 2 chrome rims off my CB550 (hubs and spikes removed)
One is original (lightly sanded rust off) the other is a new rim purchased off David Silver Spares (alternative make)
Having spoken to a spray shop they advised the rims need to be dipped in acid before powder coating to remove the chrome or it when bond.

Can I not simply get some etching primer and rattle cans and do it myself (or take it to a spray booth and have them 2 pack'd) or will it not stick/bind to the rim?



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Title: Re: Painting wheel rims
Post by: Bryanj on September 19, 2012, 02:17:28 PM

Paint does not "Stick" to chrome at all well, even etch primer, why strip a new rim I am sure somebody on here has a good used one to swap

Title: Re: Painting wheel rims
Post by: steven400/4 on September 29, 2012, 12:25:09 PM

i powder coated my cafe racer rims and its fine

Title: Re: Painting wheel rims
Post by: Bryanj on September 30, 2012, 09:08:36 AM

Powder coat is not painting!

Title: Re: Painting wheel rims
Post by: steven400/4 on September 30, 2012, 10:39:35 AM

he said needs dipping in acid before powder coating and you dont need to

Title: Painting wheel rims
Post by: Sherlock on October 04, 2012, 03:44:23 PM

I had them acid dipped and then powder coated based on the powder coaters guidance. He was happy to PC with the nickel / Chrome plating on but said it would likely fail 6 months down the road as moisture would get between the layers. ???
What do I know?!! :-)


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