Rim Paint

Rockwell · 11-18-2012, 09:34 AM

What type/kind of paint is typically used on rims? I have some scuff marks from tire irons I'd like to touch up, but not sure which type of paint to get.

Peanuts · 11-18-2012, 11:52 AM

Hard anodising is the stock finish.

Rockwell · 11-18-2012, 12:41 PM

So I can pick up any paint meant for metal at say, Home Depot, that matches the finish of my rim?

dogsslober · 11-18-2012, 12:42 PM

If the scratches bug you, take a black marking pen and touch them up, its is about all you can do. Good for about six feet away

Goti · 11-18-2012, 01:16 PM

You know as soon as they are painted you'll have a flat and will have to damage the rim again, right? At least that's what my 990 does so I stopped painted them: no more flats

Rockwell · 11-18-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goti

You know as soon as they are painted you'll have a flat and will have to damage the rim again, right? At least that's what my 990 does so I stopped painted them: no more flats

I'm going to have to test that theory out.

Sporting Wood · 11-18-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanuts

Hard anodising is the stock finish.

No, its not. Its just simple color anodizing.

fwiw, google birchwood casey color black.

spafxer · 11-18-2012, 04:29 PM

I too use a Marks-A-Lot, but have been known to use model paints in such situations.

Good enamel quality, small quantity, cheap..

Kafn8td · 11-18-2012, 06:05 PM

Steel wool on the raw rims will take the scuffs out.

Vicks · 11-19-2012, 07:19 AM

Stock rims are Powder coated. I have a lot of scuff marks from changing tyres (between knobbies and street) which i cover up by using regular black oil based paint from the hardware store.

el queso · 11-19-2012, 09:01 AM

Go to your local hobby shop and pick up a little bottle of gloss black enamel. 1/4 oz. should last you a few years.

Peanuts · 11-19-2012, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicks

Stock rims are Powder coated. I have a lot of scuff marks from changing tyres (between knobbies and street) which i cover up by using regular black oil based paint from the hardware store.

Its anodise... thats why they go all blotchy when you leave traffic film remover on for too long :(

CRW · 11-19-2012, 07:00 PM

Just keep changing tires, it will all even out some day! All that paint will make it hard to balance the wheel

dogsslober · 11-19-2012, 07:06 PM

If your a really good tire changer you won't scratch them up

I am not

11-18-2012, 09:34 AM	#1
Rockwell ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 460	Rim Paint What type/kind of paint is typically used on rims? I have some scuff marks from tire irons I'd like to touch up, but not sure which type of paint to get. __________________ not all those who wander are lost \| two earthlings ride around the world Home \| Photo Blog \| The Route \| The Bike \| About Us \| Participate!

11-18-2012, 12:41 PM	#3
Rockwell ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 460	So I can pick up any paint meant for metal at say, Home Depot, that matches the finish of my rim? __________________ not all those who wander are lost \| two earthlings ride around the world Home \| Photo Blog \| The Route \| The Bike \| About Us \| Participate!

11-18-2012, 12:42 PM	#4
dogsslober No neck tie, Ti neck Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Morgan Hill Ca Oddometer: 572	Touch up If the scratches bug you, take a black marking pen and touch them up, its is about all you can do. Good for about six feet away

11-18-2012, 01:16 PM	#5
Goti Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Santiago, Chile Oddometer: 795	You know as soon as they are painted you'll have a flat and will have to damage the rim again, right? At least that's what my 990 does so I stopped painted them: no more flats __________________ KTM 990 Adv

11-18-2012, 04:29 PM	#8
spafxer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Oddometer: 2,323	I too use a Marks-A-Lot, but have been known to use model paints in such situations. Good enamel quality, small quantity, cheap.. __________________ People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent. -- Bob Dylan

11-18-2012, 11:52 AM	#2
Peanuts Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: UK Oddometer: 1,032	Hard anodising is the stock finish.

11-18-2012, 06:05 PM	#9
Kafn8td Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Oddometer: 67	Steel wool on the raw rims will take the scuffs out.

11-19-2012, 07:19 AM	#10
Vicks I love sand !!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Oddometer: 2,574	Stock rims are Powder coated. I have a lot of scuff marks from changing tyres (between knobbies and street) which i cover up by using regular black oil based paint from the hardware store. __________________ '07 KTM Adv990S No myriad hues of laser lights no bottles that are oozing with nectars from heaven, no beautiful body soft and warm to the touch but, i have a very small desire.. Give me a dark.. long.. winding road, three gears to go and my Hellas on fire.. 950Rally picture thread

11-19-2012, 09:01 AM	#11
el queso toda su base Joined: Mar 2009 Location: colinas del norte, california sur Oddometer: 418	Go to your local hobby shop and pick up a little bottle of gloss black enamel. 1/4 oz. should last you a few years.

11-19-2012, 07:00 PM	#13
CRW I dont want a pickle Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Cotati Ca. USA Oddometer: 623	Just keep changing tires, it will all even out some day! All that paint will make it hard to balance the wheel __________________ 06 KTM 950 ADV:The Queen 2006 KTM EXC 450 DUAL SPORT :The Saturday night hooker 1997 CR85E W/ DMC FRAME XR125 MOTOR AND CALI PLATE!! :The Professor

11-19-2012, 07:06 PM	#14
dogsslober No neck tie, Ti neck Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Morgan Hill Ca Oddometer: 572	If your a really good tire changer you won't scratch them up I am not

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode