redpig wrote:You've done a bloody good job there agp, have you got the proper kit or just using hammerite like I probably would?
i'm using basic tools, a knock off dremel rotary tool to remove paint and clean the wheel, some paint brush cleaning solvent to clean any greasy finger prints off, then a metal paint, of Spanish origin, never heard of the make before, i'm using that as a base coat, then a few coats of gloss black from another Spanish paint company I've never heard of before. sadly I haven't got any clear lacquer atm, but i'll get some in the near future to finish the job.
I've just removed the rear wheel, to paint it. now the rear wheels paint is better than the front, not so many flaky paint areas.
but it was one hell of a job to clean the wheel. my mate has a chain lube thingy on his bike, but I think it might be set to high, and too much lube is coming out, the lhs of the wheel had a really thick cover of grease/old lube on it. don't get me wrong his chain is really well lubed. makes mine look really dry in comparison.
but what a mess it's making. i'd hate to think what the inside of the front sprocket cover looks like
I want to clean it out. but iirc if I remove it, i'll have to bleed the clutch afterwards. or am I being dim?
I think his bikes in need of some tlc tho, the front tyres over 8yrs old and needs replacing, his rear brake disc has a rather thick lip/edge on both sides. so that must be near it's wear limit. my gauge is in the uk, so I can't check it atm. the worry is, the deeper I dig, the more issues i'll find.
maybe I should stop digging....
i had mine of yesterday and it works fine..
