martinh Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Thinking of getting my rims powder coated black. A mate was asking me a couple of questions about it to which I don't have the answer, so wonder if anyone can help? 1. Would the paint fill in the spoke holes on the rim, forcing you to drill the paint out? 2. Does the inside of the rim need to be done too, meaning that you have to change the rim tape? Any advice on having rims powcer coated much appreciated. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I did think of anodising, as powder coating would chip, but wouldn't anodising scratch easily? I know Candy Wheels on ebay did anodising, but never see him advertising on their anymore. Has anyone else tried anodising? Is it up to the job of withstanding the ocasional bash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Powder paint, if done well, is applied quite thin. This keeps it from chipping. A thick coat makes it more brittle. When I have rims done, minor precautions keep them from chipping when installing/removing tires...bits of leather between the rim and lever. If done correctly, spokes and rim tape should go right in. If applied too thick, you'll be reaming each spoke hole with a drill bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa. Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Buy a pair of 06 wheels. I'm sure your local dealer would love to help you. The cost of relacing your wheels and putting in new spokes would go along way to a new set of wheels complete and then you have spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 What ever you do you'll need to strip the wheels to just the rim, this means removing the spokes. To do this you'll need to mess around with the rim tape ans fit a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 No, candywheels strip the wheel down for you and re-build them, all in the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 No, candywheels strip the wheel down for you and re-build them, all in the price <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you got a contact number for candy wheels oe email/web address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I dont think they have a website they advertise most weeks in the TMX and aint got a copy to hand so, soz they do anodizing and powder coat, not just wheels they do everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmatt Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 (edited) here you go this is my 2003 scorpa with black wheels have a look. they were done by talon Edited October 1, 2005 by trialsmatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_290 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Looks mint Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 No, candywheels strip the wheel down for you and re-build them, all in the price <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I doubt they'll fit the rim tape! The point I was saying was that the wheels will need striping, who does it is immaterial, no need for the smarta*** answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserboy Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 No, candywheels strip the wheel down for you and re-build them, all in the price <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I doubt they'll fit the rim tape! The point I was saying was that the wheels will need striping, who does it is immaterial, no need for the smarta*** answer! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wow steady boo font! heres there advert on ebay, says they strip and rebulid the wheels for ya! candy wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordson major Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Candy Wheels just gives contact details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordson major Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Is it best to just get the centre of the rim done if you know what I mean,like shercos?to prevent scratching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uggdog Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 I had mine done on my gasser for only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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