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I have bought a set of HX LE honeycombs to put on the tonner, but they need a bit of a paint, I havent decided yet whether to paint them in the original colour, or paint them white to match the tonner, either way, I have no idea what type of paint is best, and if I decide on the Gold, can anyone tell me the colour code? Any help appreciated,thanks.Russ.
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Hi Russ, I did have some info somewhere on colour for the rims back from when I had my LE. I will try and dig it up for you. But have a look around, I wanted a mix of colours for my road bike and found some nice work using candies. If your not after the o
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Thanks for that retro, but what type of paint is best for this application (enamel, acrylic 2-pack etc,) and how do I remove the old paint without damaging the alloy?
any help appreciate.Cheers.Russ.
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Yours should have the polycast over the alloy frame. They should be spongy to feel, or are they just straight alloy? you can get both types. I never had to do mine so I don't know how you will go removing the paint without damage to the polycast. Will loo
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Hi Guys.
Polycast wheels do not contain any alloy.
AFAIK the wheels are a steel pressing with the 'polycast' plastic centre, moulded into it. The polycast plastic is flexible & is more like a permanent hubcap. You will have to experiment with variou |
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contact a plastics factory or panel shop
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I've used that polyeurethane (sp?) wheel paint on a few alloy bike frames. It's pretty tough if you prep the suraface with some 240 grit wet dry, clean it down with wax and grease spirit and spray on a few coats. Let the base coat get touch dry, then buil
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Hi,
Hx Le honecombs, were they hard to find & how much would you be expected to pay for a set ?
Rusty B
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