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Wheel restore

Discussion in 'Other' started by Tim morris, Jul 19, 2018.

  1. Tim morris

    Tim morris Active Member Premium Member

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    Well I'm going all out new skins but first got to do the rims there are a lot of these new local rim repair shops one in particular stated that he would polish my aluminum Andre powder coat for a hundred and fifty bucks any better suggestions
     
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    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Yes don't powder coat - its the devils finish, looks good for 8 to 10 years, then allows moisure under it and is a pig to sort.
    Paint them.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Polish them yourself and re-paint with the original finish, single-stage enamel.
     
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Same warning go for frames? Just about to get my replacement frame powedercoated and I’d hate to see that happen. My plan is to keep bike another 36 years.
     
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    a chip in the powder coat is harder to fix than a chip in paint .
     
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