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June 8th, 2011, 12:52 PM
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Name: Alex
Location: Calgary, AB
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.
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Painting rims...?!
I just wanted to get some info about "powder coating" what is this?
Do people get shops to paint there rims or is there an easy DIY way? Would you have to tape off the surrounding area or take the rims off? |
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June 8th, 2011, 12:58 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Frugal
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.
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Powdercoating involves completely stripping it to bare metal, electrostatically applying a thin coat of plastic powder, then melting it in a special oven at around 450°F to fuse the plastic to the metal. All bearings and parts have to be removed because of the curing heat. Threaded holes are plugged with special high-temperature silicone plugs and tape.
Powdercoat will not stick to paint, old powdercoat, etc. Anything that melts or is damage by heat can't be powdercoated. Most of the cost of powdercoating is the labor to strip the old finish off. |
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June 8th, 2011, 01:00 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ichiro
Location: So.Cal. Long Beach.
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r(sold). 2013 Kymco Super8 150 Posts: 223
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June 8th, 2011, 01:47 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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A cheaper and easier way of adding color to your rims is by painting them yourself using the rattle can method. Here is a thread on how I did mine. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=45757
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June 8th, 2011, 05:06 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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HIGHLY recc. pcing if you want to customize your wheels. the finish is flawless, and very, very durable (no damage during tire changes). yes, it costs more than a rattle can job, but the results are well worth it in my opinion.
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June 8th, 2011, 05:18 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Colin
Location: Bay Area
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.
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How much should powdercoating a set of wheels cost, and how would you go about sourcing a reputable shop to do it?
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June 9th, 2011, 04:12 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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duborjr1 helped me with mine. the wheels have to be completely disassembled (remove bearings, cush drive, etc). got mine done for $200.
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