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Proper first World problem this one 😀
I've picked up a new frame in a sale, and its a nice satin black painted finish. The problem is that the rims on the wheels that I have are glossy black, and they look a bit 'off' with the frame finish. I've been toying with the idea of cleaning the rim with something like IPA, then spraying on a coat of clear satin varnish. Has anyone on here tried the latter? If so, do you have any tips or feedback to share?
TIA.
Please tell me you're not thinking of varnishing a braking surface?
Tarnish?
Lightly rubbed with fine wire wool.
hee hee, no, I've got Avid brakes to get that effect;)Please tell me you're not thinking of varnishing a braking surface?
p.s. They're disc only rims.
Ah, the wire wool sounds like it could be a feasible alternative (ta for the suggestion). I've got an old Scotchbrite type pad knocking about from a bit of car bodywork stuff I did a few years back, but I think it might be a bit too coarse, and was worried about getting an even finish between the spokes.
Would something like this do the trick?
Bregante - 😆 yeah, that's my usual approach - bit of dirt never hurt anyone eh?!
Last time we went to a fairly 'Brit-free' area of the Alps, all the German, Austrian and Swiss mountain bikers at the hotel thought it was really odd that we didn't wash our bikes after every ride. All I can think is that they weren't used to UK style mucky rides (apart from a quick whizz over the fork seals, chain etc., I think I only washed our bikes once in two weeks of riding dry (ish) trails.
I'd take the rim off and give it a going over with wet-n-dry.
Any kind of abrasive will look terrible. You're right to opt for a satin finish. Done well it should look good.
[url= http://www.farecla.com/automotive/abrasives-and-preparation/advanced-g-matt-flatting-liquid ]Farecla Flatting Liquid[/url]
Used in the auto trade. EvilBay will probably find you some cheap.
Thanks for the feedback. I guess if I want to make a proper job of it, the flatting liquid prep, possibly followed by a coat of satin lacquer if required. .....or I guess there's always the mud option 😉