wheels... opinions...

[camaroguy72]

Looking for a cheap alternative to new wheels/chrime/powdercoating. Thinking about either polishing the wheels myself, or just spraying the black wheels with a heavy gold flame to match my bike. this way i could just clear coat it with the gold flake and i'll be in business. anyone paint their wheels before?

[runeight]

powder coating would be your best bet. A vast amount of colors and a durable finish.

runeight...

[black954]

powdercoating is usually cheaper than painting them and is alot more durable. I had my coated for $90 a wheel including beadblasting them.

[Revolution]

make sure they remove and replace the bearings when powdercoating.

[camaroguy72]

paint is free for me basically.

cheaper than replacing bearings/paying for powdercoating. that means i gotta take the bearings out, pay for the powdercoating, then pay for the new bearings and seals.

[GSXRFANN]

I would just clean the wheels REAL good, and wash them with a degreaser and then rinse them again REAL good. Paint whatever color with a good paint and then clearcoat with clearcoat for for wheels. It comes in a spray can and isn't very expensive. That stuff seems pretty durable too!!

[Jet Li]

I think they look really nice polished. Just some elbow grease and a few hours of work.

[camaroguy72]

the wheels are brand new, had tires taken off, never ridden on. no dirt

i think im gonna polish as a winter project... would be nice to get some new rubba on my polished wheels at the beginning of next season