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NYCSTRIPES 05-08-2007 04:09 PM

Painted my Marchesini wheels today
 
I picked up a set of used Marchesini magnesium wheels for my TZ250. They were a bit beat up, but strictly cosmetic stuff. I stripped off the old paint and re-painted them black today.
Working on getting the new paint scheme in order, had to start with getting the enw wheels painted first so I can ride in the meantime. Going for a black Monster Energy paint job with yellow number plates.
I used a 2 part catalyst paint for the job, 3 part system, metal etching primer, color coat and clear coat. I will post better pics of the wheels after they are dry enough to handle them.

Here are the wheels
Ken
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3353.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3357.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3356.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3362.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3361.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3363.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3364.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_3371.jpg

SAXON117 05-08-2007 04:38 PM

looking good man!:nod2:

Redlinerider 05-08-2007 05:47 PM

nice spray gun.........

Cakes206 05-08-2007 06:13 PM

Looks good Ken, nice.

sonny 05-08-2007 07:22 PM

Hey dude!! Hook me up with a paint job!!!!

SPL170db 05-08-2007 07:57 PM

Have you considered baking the paint while it's curing to harden? Will make it more durable.

NYCSTRIPES 05-08-2007 08:03 PM

I will be leaving these on the roof tomorrow to grab some sunshine. That alone will do lots to help harden the paint since it will be warm again tomorrow. This is chemically activated paint, it will harden on its own in due time.
Years ago, when I painted for a living, I shot lots of enamel and that required some baking to harden the paint. Todays paints require a lot less of that.
My concern is how much damage they take from mounting tires, if they take a beating from tire changes, I will just repaint them as needed.

I don't have heat lamps. I may invest in them someday down the road, but I am not too interested in getting them just yet.
Ken

SPL170db 05-08-2007 10:38 PM

Ehhhh, chipped rim lips adds character dude. :)


I recently painted a set of rotor carries and threw them in the oven for about 2 hours at 150 and it made the surface pretty durable as it's resisted a few decent dings already.

FDNYDANO18 05-09-2007 12:13 AM

:nod2: WOW.... I take nice pictures......LOL

shadoxkila 05-09-2007 02:38 AM

wow, those look pretty dam good bro!

Rev 05-09-2007 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCSTRIPES (Post 67317)
I will be leaving these on the roof tomorrow to grab some sunshine. That alone will do lots to help harden the paint since it will be warm again tomorrow. This is chemically activated paint, it will harden on its own in due time.
Years ago, when I painted for a living, I shot lots of enamel and that required some baking to harden the paint. Todays paints require a lot less of that.
My concern is how much damage they take from mounting tires, if they take a beating from tire changes, I will just repaint them as needed.

I don't have heat lamps. I may invest in them someday down the road, but I am not too interested in getting them just yet.
Ken

Would be good for a side job to paint peeps rims...you should invest in the heat lamps and start painting away.

JimRBlue 05-09-2007 10:03 AM

Looks great

Ant 05-11-2007 10:43 PM

I think they would have come out better if Meatball helped.

IrocRob 05-11-2007 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant (Post 67713)
I think they would have come out better if Meatball helped.

Whadya mean...IF Meatball helped?....Meatball did the paint!:doh: :LOL:

carl_g 05-12-2007 10:31 AM

looks awesome when are you going to ride that thing!:drool:


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