If the rims are manufactured and leave the factory with a powder rim paint treatment followed by baking, it must be understood that the motorcycle paints for rim are renovated or changed afterwards with processes classic and accessible, that is, the spray painting technique.
This implies that we use classic liquid type paints for the bodywork. The painting of motorcycle rims is quite free and allows you to dare to personalize or to follow a more classic path in terms of colors. For you, whether you are a seasoned spray painting professional or a motorcyclist who wishes to try (successfully of course) the refurbishment or the complete change of the style of his wheels, we have analyzed all the needs in terms of primer, lacquers and varnishes, but also all the techniques and know-how to get the job done like a Pro !
According to the rules of the art (which we must scrupulously respect), a complete retouching or painting job is broken down into several stages which are invariably: preparation / primers / painting / glossy or matte finish. We have therefore sorted out the most economical but also the most effective products for each phase :
Printing : the different primers for each type of use
Colours : shades and manufacturer codes, metallic and some very special effect shades...
Clearcoat : our selection from the most resistant to the most brilliant , passing through the mates.
All types of motorcycle rim paints are suitable for both spray and spray paint (if you are lucky enough to own one). The result may be of similar quality. Painting is a very complex and rigorous art and practice. Discover our guides, instructions and tips for each type of motorcycle rim paint. You will succeed in your personal project to perfection!
With the exception of a few rare gloss paints and simple colors, called gloss polyurethane lacquers, a painter must always cover a paint with motorcycle rim clearcoats, because the varnish is so necessary to protect the paint and the rim, only to make the colors and mother-of-pearl more vibrant.
In our article, we make the comparison between the different existing varnishes and we give you the best advice.
Each paint is made by the color specialist according to a recipe that corresponds to a formula among the motorcycle color codes for rims. Each paint is different and there are a multitude of variations of metallics, pearl white, for example. In the frequent situation of an unknown code, then it remains the perfectly acceptable solution to choose a similar shade existing in our color charts.
If you want to stand out, get noticed, stand out on the race track, then you can discover many possibilities among tuning motorcycle paints for rims. It's not just different colors, but distinct styles and techniques, each of which is achieved with a particular process that can be learned in 5 minutes, by reading our simple tutorials accessible by all.
No, there is no single primer to do everything and anything ! You have to be precise and professional to get good results. It is essential to undertake the paint job seriously, especially in the preparation phase with motorcycle rim primers, if you want to achieve a high quality finish and durability. With our article, learn all about primers, their specificities, how to use them...
Motorcycle painting accessories for rim
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