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I dunno Don, because they're worth lots and lots of money and look really cool? (Yes, yes, wannabe M9RS owner)
Funny, I did that last week. Cerakote swatches on the way.
I don't know if I'd be brave enough to chemically strip Magnesium Alloy Rims. I had a set and the Aircraft Mechanics told me "don't you dare"! They have special Aircraft Grade media stripper for Mag alloy parts. After that I had to apply a Magnesium Chromate before they could be painted. I'd seen what happened to a guy who stripped and painted a set of Marvic Pentas so I listened intently. One collapsed on him mid race. Now, I'm sure there's no comparison with a set of new Marchesini forged alloy rims, but still, I'd be asking Marchesini.
 
Wow. No kidding? The failure was attributed to the chemicals or the oven or racing or what? Sounds wild. You have to put these in the oven at least twice with Cerakote. If nothin oily seeps outta em after the first time ur good to spray and bake. If anything does tho ur back to square one. This stuff is light. Can be less than .001” thick. Pretty tough too. Don’t be shy and post a pic when they’re done : )
 
I think the wheel had probably had a hard life, had all the protective paint and chromate stripped off (by God knows what method), didn't have any Non Destructive testing done, as you're meant to do with those old wheels, was exposed to air and possibly water and solvents (none of which are good for magnesium) had no protective coating reapplied and then, unsurprisingly, failed.

Most Cerakoters here in New Zealand aren't too switched on, and many are Gunsmiths, surprise surprise, not painters, so charge through the nose. But Cerakoting is by far my preferred option. Will post those pics when done. Cheers =)
 
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Not thrilled with any of the colors I have to choose from

I might just rattle can em and call it a day!

*My bike is not gonna win any shows : )
 
Don14R said:
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Not thrilled with any of the colors I have to choose from

I might just rattle can em and call it a day!

*My bike is not gonna win any shows : )
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Please don't! Give a Magnesium Wheel specialists a call and see what they say before you paint them. I really don't want to see you and your expensive bike face down the gutter.
 
It’s been there once already

Insurance company made me a offer I couldn’t refuse so I had my buddies retrieve it while I was in the hospital : )

My wheels aren’t mag - forged alum R model

What color you picture with matte black bike?
 
Don14R said:
It’s been there once already

Insurance company made me a offer I couldn’t refuse so I had my buddies retrieve it while I was in the hospital : )

My wheels aren’t mag - forged alum R model

What color you picture with matte black bike?
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That's alright then!
My samples will take a while to arrive, Coming from Florida!
On a Matte black bike you'd go for Satin black rims.
 
Yeah I saw that Paul. That thing looked nice

Love the matte bike kiwi but to be honest my favorite colors on the whole damn thing is the base model forks!

Even looked into getting mine made those colors

Not gonna happen...
 

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