Wheel rim bling

[joeb]

Hey all. Normally I'd be asking questions of a more mechanical nature , but since I'm not riding today ,as its 35 degrees and raining , ( yeah, know what you're thinking and not proud of myself either ) I feel the need for motorcycle comfort food. Nothing serious, just something to lift the chilled damp spirits.

Thinking of painting a McLaren orange pinstripe on my Biarritz Blue RT wheel rim. Anybody have any suggestions on how to do it ? Thinking Scotch Brite rub down then apply paint. Do I need a primer, clear coat ? ANY suggestions on type of paint, technic, or mental health professionals ? Thanks.

[lawnchairboy]

#firstworldproblems

[Crackenback]

Tapeworks makes a product called Rimstripes for wheels. They have a couple of options available.

[lkraus]

Practice on something else.

 

A lot.

 

 

[joeb]

Has anyone used Rimstripes ? I noticed that they sell a tool to apply. Is the tool necessary and do the stripes stay stuck on for a reasonable amount of time ? Thanks.

[Crackenback]

A friend of mine has them on his VFR for a couple of years now.without problems.

Surface prep is important for adhesion.

Tool just make it easier to apply the tape evenly and with repeatability.

 

 

[NickInSac]

There are all sorts of rim tape available on amazon and ebay. I've done this for quite a few bikes (non-bmw). No issues.

 

I plan to do this to my K1200RS after I paint the rims black. I will put some of the highly reflective red rim tape on that one.

[ESokoloff]

Has anyone used Rimstripes ? I noticed that they sell a tool to apply. Is the tool necessary and do the stripes stay stuck on for a reasonable amount of time ? Thanks.

 

I've never used this (or any other similar) product so know nothing about its durability, but seeing that application tool my thought is a tool (but not necessarily that tool) is a necessity to pull off an acceptable job.

If you are handy make your own tool.