1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Rim Coating

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Don Bailey, Dec 6, 2019.

  1. Don Bailey Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 250, WR RT 250, FE501, 701 Enduro
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph
    I am restoring a 1979 WR390 & 1980 WR390 back to original condition, both sets of rims are in reasonable condition but the gold is patchy and has faded....will need recoating. The rims appear to be powdercoated, what coating is the correct for period? anyone out can shed some light on this please?
  2. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    Anodizing is best. Final shade of gold can be much different per shop you choose or how much prep. Remove all the paint first, chemical or soda blast. Now i still sand it out. but first i prep by taking to anodizer and have he dip the rim in acid. I take it home and now I finish it by polishing out a bit, or create a smooth brush light Al finish, with a white 3m scratch pad. It about 1000 grit, it done with water. Now I tale it back in to be anodized. Here is a bike I built thats now in Florida. It had a scratch pad finish. Not really polished And here are others , all seem to come out a bit different. Hope that helps. 56623219_3187999314559593_8919677261586628608_O.jpeg IMG_1677.jpg
  3. motomwo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Imbler Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many vintage big bore and automatics
    1979 and 1980 rims were painted. Not powder coated or anodized. If you are going for total original then paint. if you are going to ride it then I like anodizing best.

    Marty