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Local Clubs => Desmotropic => Topic started by: island_duc on June 18, 2008, 01:20:17 AM

Title: Rim Strips
Post by: island_duc on June 18, 2008, 01:20:17 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, 09:40:34 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, 09:58:57 AM
get it done by a pinstriper, stickers are stickers
Title: Re: Rim Strips
Post by: island_duc on June 18, 2008, 10:24:31 AM
Quote from: lurkingforyou on June 18, 2008, 09:58:57 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, 09:53:48 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, 06:04:34 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, 06:53:19 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, 07:03:30 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, 07:06:48 PM
The heck with the motorcycles, let's powdercoat some patio furniture!
Title: Re: Rim Strips
Post by: island_duc on June 19, 2008, 07:14:52 PM
Quote from: mac900 on June 19, 2008, 09:53:48 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.

I'm ignorant.  Is spraying spray painting?  Why would that make a difference?
Title: Re: Rim Strips
Post by: MadDuck on June 20, 2008, 12:52:40 AM
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.