paint spokes black?
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Road Captain
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From: Johnstown, PA
paint spokes black?
Hey everyone,
I have a deuce with the stock front spoked wheel. The spokes are getting rusty. I have an idea to paint the spokes(just the spokes) black, and leave the rim, hub and nipples chrome. I figure the spokes are ruined anyway so I can't hurt anything if i don't like it. Has anyone ever seen this or have their wheel like this? Or if anyone has a pic or knows a site that sells wheels like this let me know.
Thanks,
Jon
I have a deuce with the stock front spoked wheel. The spokes are getting rusty. I have an idea to paint the spokes(just the spokes) black, and leave the rim, hub and nipples chrome. I figure the spokes are ruined anyway so I can't hurt anything if i don't like it. Has anyone ever seen this or have their wheel like this? Or if anyone has a pic or knows a site that sells wheels like this let me know.
Thanks,
Jon
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you mean like this?
you can order just the spokes from hdwheels.com. click the link, and scroll down about mid page.
http://www.hdwheels.com/New%20Product.htm
i got my front wheel from them and have my back wheel on order plus black p/c'ed 2 piece rotors. i'm really pleased with the quality. other wheel makers for spokes are sinister, american wire, ride wright, and black bike. i'm sure i'm leaving out quite a few companies, but these are some of the better known companies.
you can order just the spokes from hdwheels.com. click the link, and scroll down about mid page.
http://www.hdwheels.com/New%20Product.htm
i got my front wheel from them and have my back wheel on order plus black p/c'ed 2 piece rotors. i'm really pleased with the quality. other wheel makers for spokes are sinister, american wire, ride wright, and black bike. i'm sure i'm leaving out quite a few companies, but these are some of the better known companies.
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Y'all is crafty as heck with a rattle can!
I cant hardly clean my spokes much less actually paint em.
I cant hardly clean my spokes much less actually paint em.
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ya I am not sure how much patience I will have with painting them, Anyone have any pointers on what to use to remove the rust and then just polish them? I am on the fence if I want them black or keep them chrome..
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If the chrome is pitted you are never going to be happy just trying to clean off the rust. Painting is a nice idea. Use a good quality wheel primer after you scuff the chrome. The primer should keep the paint from flaking. Post pics.
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Dang, did you lace those spokes yourself? I get nervous just pulling the wheel. That looks nice!!!!!
you mean like this?
you can order just the spokes from hdwheels.com. click the link, and scroll down about mid page.
http://www.hdwheels.com/New%20Product.htm
i got my front wheel from them and have my back wheel on order plus black p/c'ed 2 piece rotors. i'm really pleased with the quality. other wheel makers for spokes are sinister, american wire, ride wright, and black bike. i'm sure i'm leaving out quite a few companies, but these are some of the better known companies.
you can order just the spokes from hdwheels.com. click the link, and scroll down about mid page.
http://www.hdwheels.com/New%20Product.htm
i got my front wheel from them and have my back wheel on order plus black p/c'ed 2 piece rotors. i'm really pleased with the quality. other wheel makers for spokes are sinister, american wire, ride wright, and black bike. i'm sure i'm leaving out quite a few companies, but these are some of the better known companies.