Originally Posted by
Jonmustang
I'd like to paint my commuter bike's components (some nice Avid brakes, a decent stem, etc.) all black so it's a little bit less flashy, hopefully making it less of a target for any bicycle thieves. I don't want it to look BAD though... I'd like paint to go on smooth and hold up nearly as well as factory paint.
Has anyone ever painted a brake levers/calipers or anything like that? Prone to chipping, much? I hate to even suggest it (it's so cheesy) but do you think a Sharpie could permanently darken an already-dark-gray brake part without much trouble?
But yes I think it can be very easily done.
We'll just put some bleachers out in the sun.
And have it on Highway 6-
Oops. But it is easy. Except for the bit about not looking bad *and* acting as a deterrent. Use a two part epoxy paint like Por 15 Hardnose. But a junkie working in a hurry in the dark might think black is the colour your components are supposed to be. Better to use orange or yellow and to slosh it on unevenly.