FYI if you're going to do this, especially with black paint, it's much faster to just wipe off the overspray that's on the tire with acetone. I did this on a CBR1000 that I flipped and not having to tape up 4 sidewalls saved a solid half hour, the acetone wipe took 5 mins tops. Solid video, didn't know that about etch primer and aluminum BTW.

If you are about to attempt this, use an automotive 2K or 2 Pack Spray can ! It will be scratch resistant and it will not chip off ! But do wear protective gear over your face and mouth ! And prep here is key ! Just paint and primer is not enough ! Nice video though !

I did mine and it’s been over 1 yr. they still look great I Haven’t done touch ups. Has little scratches NOT major though. I ride trials and hills (rocky hills). I recommend. Use rust-oleum semi gloss paint + primer

Ahh here it is!!! Yep, the black looks so much better for sure!!

A can of 2K clear coat, which is a 2 part spray can, will make that paint last 10 times longer. I painted a helmet with it, dropped it like we all do, only dented the paint. Its a super hard clear coat they use when painting car wheels. Stronger than powder coating.

“Properly” ha haha ha

Nice job. Iv started to use a sealing primer after the etching… (not trying to be one of those guys lol) I was having trouble with the paint deforming on certain aluminums either cracking or just looking horrible while applying my color coat. And I prepped the hell out of them, used all the same product line and all.. I got into old school bmx freestyle bikes and that’s when I started to have the issues. Never on one of my dirtbikes aluminum with proper prep

Looks heaps better, your right! I’m doing mine in a couple days

smh why would you put 50 wheel weights on a enduro bike with knobbies on it .

cool Teknik bike looks good. love that little 400 U've parked in the garage

I'm confused, cuz I believe breaking down the rear tire would be easier then messing around with tape

Oh man ...now i learned put the spray to warm water 👍😀

I want to paint my swingarm that has been scratched up badly by the original owner who seems to have ridden it sideways on the ground quite a bit. Do you have any suggestions for the proper paints to use? I will need to smooth out the scratched surface with some fine emery paper then would like to find a color match for the original silver.

Dose it last

thanks a lot. this has been very helpful

I did this but red for my Honda looks sick and getting red grips

Thanks Man, how did it hold up in the end using it offroad ?

How do they look now? No clear coat?

How hard is it the remove the paint a few years down the road? Would acetone or paint remover work. Would like to do this but thinking in a few years I would want to go back to the OEM Chrome?

Very nice. Looks great

Have you tested plast dip spray or rubber spray paint or epoxy? About to paint mine and have heard the traditional paint will fall off after a while.

How long does it hold for offroad use?

A better method is to use aluminium tape and lightly sandblast. Nothing ever sticks to the oxide coating. But well done.

thanks bro my 125 will look sexy

Great video, thanks

Will be interested to see how these last long term with some offroad abuse

Thair you go now when you chang the tube when you run over a nail yull scratch the paint off

Should i not paint the spokes?

How did you paint the frame and the subframe? Did you dismantle the entire bike, or mask it off?? Did you use the same products as the wheels?

How did it hold up against dirt?

Why didnt you cover your brake disc dude

Wheel weights on a dirtbike?

I know you got this question a million times but, your saying 2 cans of black with 1 can of primer?

what sort of sand paper would you say to use

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Why didn't you just take apart your rims and do it properly? Then you wouldn't have the the ring of silver the masking tape masked

How did the paint hold up?

the proper way is to take the tires off at least then disassemble them and powder coat them

You have TOO MANY wheel weights, spin the tire on the rim and try to balance it again

Not bad!

Omg two hrs to paint, doesn't remove the brake disk, no prep the garage for over spray, no gloves 😂 I I bet that was a huge mess.

how long will it last?

It's the dulux dog

Is this 16" rim?

Alewminnyum

DO NOT DO THIS PEOPLE. take the wheel apart and powder coat it. this will never last

How much did you get on the disc ? Lol

Hi

Nope.

Mate 😂 wtf you doin

That was hard to watch

Somehow I don't think this is proper

Thats probably the worst "properly" vid I have seen man... I bet that lasted long..😅