Wheels - powder coat or paint???

[argyle66]

had a bit of a mishap... had new tires put on and I guess the wrench monkey forgot to tighten the back brake caliper

went for a bit of a ride and of course rarely use the back brake, but when I did nothing all the way to the floor

turns out caliper was bouncing on my wheel so tick scrapes all the way around

pissed off !!!  

Long story short I was thinking I might do a colour change on the wheels of my 06 red/black busa

would you powder coat the wheels same red as bike or just have them painted???

any pluses and minuses would be helpful

I was also thinking about getting some chromes, but I know the upkeep can be intensive

 

[Revolution]

powdercoat more durable.

 

[071300r]

power coat all the way its paint that is baked in to the part it will last longer

 

[Big Red]

powder coat

 

[rubber2burn]

Yes Powder Coat but I would have the place that did this damage pay to have your rims coated. Also what happened to preflight check?

 

[Aquaman]

Fear not! Chrome is very easy to keep clean. A little Windex or simple green and a spray hose and they gleam! It is the "polished" Aluminum that is a biotch!!!!
If not chrome, powdercoat. Much more durable

And as far as the mishap, next time just give 'em the wheels and tires...this way you know things are done right! What a puss-head forgetting to tighten the caliper....

 

[V-Max 2 Busa]

The really sad part is that the rear calipar does not have to be unbolted to remove the rear rim for tire exchange, I sure would not have a whole lot of confidence in this mechanic.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Fear not! Chrome is very easy to keep clean. A little Windex or simple green and a spray hose and they gleam! It is the "polished" Aluminum that is a biotch!!!!
If not chrome, powdercoat. Much more durable

And as far as the mishap, next time just give 'em the wheels and tires...this way you know things are done right! What a puss-head forgetting to tighten the caliper....

+1

 

[BigBSBusa]

The really sad part is that the rear calipar does not have to be unbolted to remove the rear rim for tire exchange, I sure would not have a whole lot of confidence in this mechanic.

Had the same thought.

 

[argyle66]

Ditto.... Believe me its all torqued down now... checked front and back

hmmm then I might keep my eye out for Chromes then

 

[runeight]

Invest in a couple of good torque wrenches and a good Service manual.

Never look back.

r8

 

[DR1300R]

Chrome..

 

[Mike.P175]

Powder coat or chrome