the durability of a painted wheel

[nuts n' bolts]

Have any of you guys mounted hand brakes on wheels you've painted yourself? If so, how well does the paint hold up after extended usage of the brake?

-nuts n' bolts

 

[CCR]

not good :mrgreen:

 

[Joshua85]

i would assume unless your running a drum brake you will lose all your precious paint in a good 2 hours of riding powder coat maybe but that is not really conventional for a rim, i would say see about finding a anodized rim if its a simple color.

 

[Anonymous]

if you choose to spray them with a gun. there is a teflon additive you can put in the paint. its main use is aircraft flaps. it will scratch but it don't come off very easy. even sanding with 80 grit it is a bear to get off. check local body shops if you don't have a gun. painters like beer and money so i'm sure you can work somthing out

 

[chimichanga]

if you choose to spray them with a gun. there is a teflon additive you can put in the paint. its main use is aircraft flaps. it will scratch but it don't come off very easy. even sanding with 80 grit it is a bear to get off. check local body shops if you don't have a gun. painters like beer and money so i'm sure you can work somthing out

That's how I get my dad to paint my bikes. lol

 

[Anonymous]

If ya only paint the centers,they hold up fine.

like this

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