Having had a set of silverstones for over 30 years now I can say
unequivocally that POWDER COATING IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. These beasties are
so reactive that paint just will now last more than a year. Especially in
climates with snow and salt on roads. They look unbelievably good with a
crystal clear marine grade PC over bead blasted magnesium. Almost 2 years
now on mine and they are still looking great. Polish the outer rim with fine
grade steel wool post bead blasting and they willlook even better.
Deano
-----Original Message-----
From: Randall Young [mailto:ryoung@navcomtech.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 10:47 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: paint masking product query
> Making two circular masks out of tape or cut out of paper one to mask the
> tire, the other to mask the spokes doesn't sound like fun.
Scott, before you go to any great lengths, might I suggest you try getting
some good masking tape (the blue stuff, 1/2" wide) and try just following
the outside of the wheel with it ? I think you'll find that it's not that
hard. Then go back with a small screwdriver or something (I used the back
of my pocketknife) and tuck the edge of the tape down between the rim and
tire. It won't hurt anything if you get a bit of clearcoat on the tire,
either.
Randall
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