Black wheels

[klu954]

Has anybody ever had there mx wheels powdercoated or spraypainted? I was just wandering because all I want is the look because all I do is trail ride and dont need the better wheels I just think the black looks cool! any suggestions would be appreciated thanks

[Spitfire]

Definately do NOT spray paint them, the paint will chip right off. I've heard of people powdercoating them, and have gotten good results, but I've also heard of people powdercoating them, and the powdercoat chip off. Your best bet is to wait on eBay for a nice set of black Excels, but I'm sure you may be able to get away with powdercoat.

[mikew]

If you want it to last more then a single tire change you need to annodize them.

[klu954]

Where can I get them anodized and how much does it cost?

[MotoMan]

I would think by the time you go thru taking the wheel apart shipping it off somewhere waiting for it to be anodized and then putting everything back together, you would have spent more time and probably around the same money if you just bought some black rims from Excell.

I could be wrong, but I bet it would be close.

[klu954]

Yea I might have to do that. Thanks

[mtk]

Originally Posted by MotoMan

I would think by the time you go thru taking the wheel apart shipping it off somewhere waiting for it to be anodized and then putting everything back together, you would have spent more time and probably around the same money if you just bought some black rims from Excell.

Not to mention that Excels are better rims than the stock Honda bits.

[souphmars]

the powder coat will chip off- anodize is the way to go- it will last longer, and look better longer

[Mr.Boof]

theres a guy on ebay, that will anodize any part you send him in any color, not sure about price but seems awesome.

[VET393]

Theres a set of Black Excel Honda rims on ebay right now

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

[wyseguy007]

I got my rims sandblasted and acid washed so the paint would stick, then I got them painted in a high quality durable paint that is usually used on transport truck frames. It looks wicked and no chips yet.

[souphmars]

Originally Posted by wyseguy007

I got my rims sandblasted and acid washed so the paint would stick, then I got them painted in a high quality durable paint that is usually used on transport truck frames. It looks wicked and no chips yet.

Can u post a pic of them- iwanna see how sweet they look

[mtk]

Originally Posted by wyseguy007

I got my rims sandblasted and acid washed so the paint would stick, then I got them painted in a high quality durable paint that is usually used on transport truck frames. It looks wicked and no chips yet.

How much did that cost, in comparison to just buying a set of black Excels and being done with it? I can't imagine that it was a cost-effective option.

[iceman]

if you wanted to, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] has all colors of excel rims for 80-110 bucks, but then you gotta take your wheel all apart and put it back together in the excel rim, they also have spke kits for $65. Or, you could buy the whole thing for 600...

[mtk]

Originally Posted by iceman

if you wanted to, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] has all colors of excel rims for 80-110 bucks, but then you gotta take your wheel all apart and put it back together in the excel rim....

You have to do that regardless of how you make it black. You can't paint an assembled rim either. At least not if you want it to look decent.

[iceman]

Dirrrr, I am sofa king wee todd ed. I just realized that.

[wyseguy007]

I just posted a pic so you can check them out.

[Dirtbikindad393]

I have a friend who powder coated his rims on his Yamaha and they look great. He is racing in the dez and they are holding up to the rocks and not chipping.