Rim Strips

[island_duc]

Has anyone put a set of these on?  I guess some stands would be essential (in addition to a really steady pair of hands)?

[MadDuck]

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.

[WillS]

get it done by a pinstriper, stickers are stickers

[island_duc]

get it done by a pinstriper, stickers are stickers

anyone local you can recommend?

[MadDuck]

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.

[Xerxes1769]

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...

[DRKWNG]

I think I would like to get the rearsets from the Daytona powdercoated as well.  What was the address of this place in Kapolei?

[Xerxes1769]

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...

[island_duc]

The heck with the motorcycles, let's powdercoat some patio furniture!

[island_duc]

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?

[MadDuck]

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.