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In this post the guy of Her Majestys Thunder shows you How to Paint your Rims Cheap and Fast !
We do admit, cheap isn’t always a good thing when you want to do things right, but it could help out if you are in a hurry or have to deal with a smaller budget.
This said, let’s let the guy explain.
“I’ll confess, I’m sort of cheap. And impatient to ride. Last weekend I finally painted my motorcycle rims black. I’ve been photoshopping it for years and finally got around to it. I’m fully aware that powdercoating is the way to go when painting your bike rims, but, here’s a quick way to paint your rims yourself using Appliance Epoxy Paint, without even having to remove the tires. This works for car rims as well.”
Step 1. – Preparation
- Thoroughly clean the rims with a degreaser.
- Wet sand the chrome and rinse.
- Allow to dry.
- Mask off the rim using playing cards. (Much better than masking tape). They create a very precise mask and it only takes about 5 minutes.
Step 2. – Prep some more
Flip over the wheel and place on a bucket. Use another deck of cards to mask off the other side of the rim to prevent overspray onto the tire.
Step 3. – Primer
Use a self-etching primer. I used Duplicolor – available at auto parts shops. Let dry, lightly sand, add another coat of primer.
Step 4. – Paint
Use Appliance Epoxy paint by Rust-oleum. I recommend painting one side and flipping it over to paint the other side before the first side dries. To keep from marring the wet paint, I propped the rim up on a small bowl, on top of the bucket. The small bowl fits inside the area I’m not painting.
Step 5. – Mount Wheels and Ride
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