Spray Painting a rim?
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Spray Painting a rim?
I'm building a beater ss, and while im normally not fussy about looks, I wanted to keep this bike mostley flat black. I've got a Rhyno Lite lying around in siilver, being laced to a DT hugi hub, and was curious, if I spray painted the rim flat black(2coats), would I weaken the rim or wheel at all?
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Nah, unless your using some mutant bizzaro paint that attacks aluminum or steel,whichever as the case may be for them rims.
Krylon would be a safe inexpensive bet I'd say.
Krylon would be a safe inexpensive bet I'd say.
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Originally Posted by scroz
it will make them heavier though, and rotational mass is the killer
Yes it will work. If you want all black you can buy black nipples+spokes
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don't underestimate the weight of paint. My first surfboard was obviously badly sunburned and the guy who sold it spray painted it white again (difficult to beleive I know) but the thing weighed an absolute ton, and before you get into the difference in size between rims and surfboards, I am aware of the discrpancy. Just thought it might be another consideration that's all.
And it would be a lot more than 10 grams for a few coats over 2 rims
And it would be a lot more than 10 grams for a few coats over 2 rims
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well i doubt hes using heavy paint here. I mean if hes jus using spray paint, thats light stuff. Plus its a beater anyways
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yeah true dat. just thought it might be worth considering.... it makes me laugh every time I remember that surfboard. I couldnt even pick it up let alone paddle it.... Idiot
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I dunno what it was but I reckon it was about 10kg. Surfs like a dog too - I still have it
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Originally Posted by juicemouse
Do dogs surf well?
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If your rims are aluminum, you could try black anodizing. Or, you could use black chrome for steel rims. You'll get a very professional look that'll last long after paint chips and cracks. But the spray paint is quite a bit cheaper. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Mike D
If your rims are aluminum, you could try black anodizing. Or, you could use black chrome for steel rims. You'll get a very professional look that'll last long after paint chips and cracks. But the spray paint is quite a bit cheaper. Good luck.
In response to Byron, no it will not weaken your rim. Just make sure that the rim is very clean before painting. Use a solvent like mineral spirits or acetone to remove any traces of grease. A slight amount of sanding with fine or extra fine sandpaper would help the paint adhere better and longer. For the first coat, I'd recommend using a flat black primer such as Krylon, Rustoleum, or a Duplicolor (auto primer).
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Originally Posted by juicemouse
Do dogs surf well?
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Originally Posted by SpokesInMyPoop
hehe, there are quite a few people in Hawaii to take their dogs out to the beach and go tandem surfing w/them. It's a cute sight to see