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Tips for painting alloy wheels?
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Hello all. I searched the forum a bit and found one thread somewhat pertaining to this topic. I just got a used Burley trailer for my kid. Its in good condition, but I like to spruce things up and…Continue
Tags: Burley, Trailer, custom, DYI, paint
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jimmy Jam Apr 21, 2012.
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Rich S left a comment for Jimmy Jam"Glad you like the color! It's one of the things that caught my eye with the bike. But I've never been to Waterhouse so that's probably someone else. "
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However, as someone mentioned earlier this question has far too many variables. Those change day to day. IMO…"
Jimmy Jam replied to Jimmy Jam's discussion 'Tips for painting alloy wheels?'"I think I'll try stripping the current paint and using some brake clean to get the oils of, then try painting again with a different type of paint. They are 20"ers but I(my wife) do(es) not want them in my oven. I will start a…"
James BlackHeron replied to Jimmy Jam's discussion 'Tips for painting alloy wheels?'"The High-Heat paint works well on alloy but you need to get any coating off of the rims first. Xylene would work OK I would think and maybe a little bit of a green scratchy pad to rough it up.
The reason your paint probably bubbled up was…"
Jimmy Jam replied to in it to win it 8.0 mi's discussion 'I rode today. Did you?'"Windy and chilly along LFP NB this afternoon, got passed by another biker, felt old. "
Jimmy Jam posted a discussionTips for painting alloy wheels?
Hello all. I searched the forum a bit and found one thread somewhat pertaining to this topic. I just got a used Burley trailer for my kid. Its in good condition, but I like to spruce things up and make them my own. I decided to start with the wheels. I think black would look kick-ass with the white reflectors. Anyhow. I had some automotive header paint. Its meant to withstand high heat. Clearly its its not meant for alloy wheels. lol. I painted the wheels and found the paint…See More
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For those that would like to lead a ride,map,and or just don't like the C.C.M. because of different reasons. Come join our HAPPY - FRIDAY Spirt! !! We have music, dogs in baskets,trailers of signs & music, but most of all we have a chuck wagon! :-)See More
Jimmy Jam replied to Derek's discussion 'Leapfrogging other cyclists @ intersections'"I dont think of bikes as cars, so I do not feel the same courtesies apply. Due to bikes being much smaller and slower, I think its fine to leapfrog. I dont feel competitive with other riders, either. I do not find it rude to pass…"
Jimmy Jam replied to Jennifer Vacanti's discussion 'Bike Stolen in Irving Park...Please help me find my bike.'"Had my bike ripped from my front porch awhile back. I SWEAR I saw it parked out front of Whole Foods and I wanted to check the SN but I was late for work. It really sucks, you just wanna catch the prick and beat him!
Check CL, pawn…"
Jimmy Jam replied to kiltedcelt's discussion 'Average speed of a moderately heavy commuter bike on the LFP?'"New here, and first post, I actually joined to respond to this topic. Hopefully I will find other useful info here as well.
I come from North Center and commute to Navy Pier. I ride pretty loaded, not sure the weight (40lbs?), but…"
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- At 11:55am on April 23, 2012, Rich S said…
Glad you like the color! It's one of the things that caught my eye with the bike. But I've never been to Waterhouse so that's probably someone else.
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