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Title: Rim Strips Post by: island_duc on June 18, 2008, 12:20:17 AM Has anyone put a set of these on? I guess some stands would be essential (in addition to a really steady pair of hands)?
Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: MadDuck on June 18, 2008, 08:40:34 AM Thought about it. It'd be nice to see some that were done. I've always worried that they'd look cheap & second rate compared to paint. Price is right on the other hand.
Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: WillS on June 18, 2008, 08:58:57 AM get it done by a pinstriper, stickers are stickers
Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: island_duc on June 18, 2008, 09:24:31 AM get it done by a pinstriper, stickers are stickers anyone local you can recommend? Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: MadDuck on June 19, 2008, 08:53:48 AM I know of a pinstriper but, A) they most likely would want the wheels off the bike and B) spraying will turn out better. I went through both processes getting some custom striping done on my Seven bicycle frame.
Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: Xerxes1769 on June 19, 2008, 05:04:34 PM speaking of pinstriping do you guys know of a place where I can get my wheels powdercoated, I tried a place in Kapolei (Mekala Powdercoat & Patio Manufacturing) but could not for the life of me find it, any recommendations? I'm also trying to fix-up a 1975 Yamaha YZ125 and some stuff on it also needs to get powdercoated so any info would be appreciated...
Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: DRKWNG on June 19, 2008, 05:53:19 PM I think I would like to get the rearsets from the Daytona powdercoated as well. What was the address of this place in Kapolei?
Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: Xerxes1769 on June 19, 2008, 06:03:30 PM Mekala Powdercoat & Patio Manufacturing
91-210 Kauhi St Kapolei, HI 96707 Website: http://www.mekalapowdercoat.com/ They seem really good, I just could not find the place I'm sure it was staring me right in the face... [bang] Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: island_duc on June 19, 2008, 06:06:48 PM The heck with the motorcycles, let's powdercoat some patio furniture!
Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: island_duc on June 19, 2008, 06:14:52 PM I know of a pinstriper but, A) they most likely would want the wheels off the bike and B) spraying will turn out better. I went through both processes getting some custom striping done on my Seven bicycle frame. I'm ignorant. Is spraying spray painting? Why would that make a difference? Title: Re: Rim Strips Post by: MadDuck on June 19, 2008, 11:52:40 PM Spraying is spray painting, yes. It comes out better because a uniform color and line is achieved with that method as opposed to laying down a paint line by hand. There is also a better color choice and color control with the spray method. Of course everthing depends on the prep work and laying down the tape. It's lots of work.
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