Brainstorming rim colors....

[purpleslug]

a couple i found

http://www.fireblades.org/forums/cus...atar6303_3.gif

http://www.stdreams.com/catalog/imag...l-yamaha-1.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...n/12oclock.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...bc2ce21a3db1f1

[lgmendez]

Originally Posted by Junior2552

hey LG, where did you get those wheels done? just so we all know =)

Hey Junior2552, I had this shop in San Berdu do it for me, but if you really need details, let me know and I'll get you the guys name and number.

[Junior2552]

ok thanks!! i most likely will in the near future, i've been thinking about getting my wheels powder coated gold like that but can't find anyone in the area to do it... none of them are specifically for motorcycles, and i don't want them to mess up wheel bearings and such.

[Joey_f4i]

Man I'd kill for a Gold powdercoat job on my rims like Igmendez.

Buyin a house, so it'll have to wait

[purpleslug]

Originally Posted by Junior2552

ok thanks!! i most likely will in the near future, i've been thinking about getting my wheels powder coated gold like that but can't find anyone in the area to do it... none of them are specifically for motorcycles, and i don't want them to mess up wheel bearings and such.

you need to remove the wheel bearing and all grease need to be cleaned off. most powder shops should have at least a 5 stage wash to help with cleaning.

[Junior2552]

oh thanks Purple. I've heard some places just tape them off, or wrap them up really tight (mask them off) and paint over. So before I take it over there I need to rip out the wheel bearing?? Good info. thanks!

[lgmendez]

Originally Posted by Junior2552

oh thanks Purple. I've heard some places just tape them off, or wrap them up really tight (mask them off) and paint over. So before I take it over there I need to rip out the wheel bearing?? Good info. thanks!

Hey Junior, If your going to go to all that trouble of removing the wheels, unmounting the tires, etc, make sure you get someone to remove the bearings and such. taping them off is not the right way to do it. The heat from the powdercoating process could damage the bearings. The local shop charged me $10 to remove the wheel and bearings, so I had them remove and re-install them.

keep us posted. Good luck.

[Junior2552]

Thanks! i'll call my local place tonight and see what they say about the price for all that mess. the place i was gonna get it done said they would "seal them up." good thing i have you guys huh? hahah

[purpleslug]

most of the time depending on the poweder. the temps of the oven run at 325 to 450 degrees.

[Junior2552]

daaaamnnn. thats toasty. wheel bearings out it is!