The rust on the wheels was more than just surface rust. In spots it was pitted deep. Being on a budget I decided to just paint the wheels. I prepped the chrome and applied an adhesion promoter, then gloss black. I later added a crooked gold pinstripe and clearcoat. No, the pinstripe wasn't supposed to be crooked, it just worked out that way. I left 1/2" or so of chrome at the edge of the rim to allow mounting the tires without screwing up the paint.
I needed some masking tape for this project. I had a roll here in the shop but I think my daughter used it for removing lint from her clothes. No biggy, I'll hop on the bike and get another roll. It was a chilly 36 degrees but this is a small town so I wouldn't be out long enough to get cold.
There are some advantages to living in a small town but at the moment I can't think of any. How much does your town suck when you can't buy a roll of masking tape? It's not that everyone was out. Nobody offers it. Beer, liquor, smokes, cheese, antiques and lottery tickets...no problem. Masking tape requires a ride to the big city. I ended up using pinstriping tape and electrical tape for my masking.
. I think I'm ok with the way they turned out. I'll leave this one near my desk in the workshop and stare at it for a while. If I come up with something better I have no problem changing it. I guess I'm just not in a hurry.
UPDATE: I wrote the above crap on saturday. Before the day was over I decided I hated the rear wheel. I'll sand it down and remove the crooked gold pinstripe. The stripe may go back on but it will be straight. I removed the front wheel and started painting it. All black, no chrome. I'll finish it today.
Scott--If you keep this up, eventually the BSA will be on the road again. LOL. Bill Wood
ReplyDeleteLittle bits at a time. I need to get there. I really want to ride this bike again!
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