POWDERCOATING & BUILDING WHEELS PART 1

This is Tech Lesson 10 | Powdercoating & Building Wheels Part 1. A new Tech Lesson will be uploaded every Wednesday. Thanks for watching and I hope these are helping!
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[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I do not torque the spokes, I just go by feel. When tightening the spokes every few rides I go in a pattern to ensure they are tightened evenly. Once you build a few wheels you have an idea how tight they should be, but a spoke torque wrench would be nice to have for sure!

[@Totalfithouston]

You sure have improved your videos over time! This is so different!

[@CameronNiemela]

Sweet! I might be turning that bike into the next bike build series.

[@HybridEdits]

i sure do love some SPOKE NIPPLES!! lol. Great vid bro and your powder coating skills have gotten better.

[@CameronNiemela]

This charges the part and allows the powder to stick. The powder is electrically charged when it comes out of the gun to the part has to attract the powder for the powder to stay on the part before baking.

[@CameronNiemela]

That is a good idea. I will try to put something together.

[@motododo4626]

holy hell man alot of people are quick to misjudge you. its like yeah you sound quiet I did not expect to see a pro vid like this you blew me away man. million thumbs up to you bud you did quite a job on that wheel. wish you could do my bike frame for me lmao.

[@CameronNiemela]

Hey thanks I really appreciate it! Videos definitely don't come naturally to me haha. Heck yea send over your frame ha.

[@michaelsteven1090]

moto dodo Yea, this guy is sharp..The instructions are clear and to the point..

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I used a dish soap mixture to clean the parts. Any dish soap/water mixture or degreaser will do the job.

[@offroadcrashes2617]

Thanks man ! just got the yamaha side covers done satin black and the sprocket bright red ! came out perfect !! and you helped alot with your videos !!!

[@CameronNiemela]

That's awesome! Great to hear it worked out for you. Powdercoating is an amazing thing.

[@CameronNiemela]

I am using a standard EW gun. The chrome base is from Eastwood as well. It is the "Reflective Chrome" model.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! The bearings need to come out so the plastic caps and ball retainers inside the bearings don't get melted in the oven. Any plastic or rubber needs to be removed before powdercoating.

[@CameronNiemela]

Yes, you should be able to do it, it just takes patience. There isn't much to mess up when lacing and truing.

[@duncanevy]

This kid is sharp. Thanks for the informative video!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@CameronNiemela]

You'll have to use a translucent red with a chrome base like shown in the video.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! Nope, I haven't had any issues. Powdercoating holds up pretty good. On engine covers and frames it wears through eventually, but on wheels and hubs it works great.

[@sean.g4516]

Can that be done without removing the seals and bearings?

[@MasterOfGalaxyYoda]

As far as home DIY and open minded u ROCK.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank You

[@CameronNiemela]

You have to drill out the punch marks so the retainer will thread out. The punch marks hold it from spinning.

[@tylerlangford7646]

Your videos are awesome man I've been wanting to paint my rims and hubs for a while now just didn't know how to go about it!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I hope to do more soon!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! Yes, as long as you remove the bearings and seals.

[@CameronNiemela]

@conner31 racing After about 20-30 hours they got beat up, about the same as side plate graphics.

[@PMaione1]

Thanks for your reply . I can't wait to get my hubs back from powder coat , I'm going to try your trick for making the rim true on the bike . Have a good one !

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy the videos! I'll just say I have a good job :)

[@brandonvoss5453]

All of your videos are amazing keep up the good work

[@CameronNiemela]

Not sure, never used a Harbor Freight one. The EW one works fine.

[@InfernoPhilM]

Vintage Cameron. How did the coating on sprocket hold up? I imagine the chain wore off the pc around the teeth.

[@CameronNiemela]

I'm not sure of the exact temperature of the part when the red is sprayed. I would guess somewhere around 125-150 degrees. It has to be hot enough for the powder to stick but not too hot where it starts to fluidize.

[@powerwagon3731]

About 10 years ago my son and I built our own oven using insulated ductwork for the box and an electric stove for the heat elements it was large enough for dirt bike frames and wheels it worked great.

[@ClimptonDiddlehopper]

Power Wagon how about a video on your oven. I'm using a freebie electric oven and a box on the front for longer parts.

[@Sandman1832]

I love Eastwood products. I use to think lacing wheels was a pain until I did it a few times with the help of a book and videos. I use plates and pre drill holes as well for hardware. My friend was watching me one time and was like what the heck are you doing lol most things you have to make yourself because either ya can't buy it or its not worth paying for. Great vid by the way

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! It's pretty amazing what you can learn online, that's how I learned most of what I know.

[@CameronNiemela]

Most of the time they are not interchangeable. Check with an aftermarket rim manufacturer to see if they interchange.

[@MrHarborFreight]

Great video! I also learned a lot! Thanks for taking the time to make and share your videos. Keep em' coming! Have a Super,Blessed Week!......Gus

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I can't tell you how much it really means to see that people have good things to say! I appreciate it!

[@CameronNiemela]

You will need a gun, oven, powders, plugs, masking tape, and hooks. All of these items are available from Eastwood. Everything should be under $200.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@PeterFelten]

Thanks for the great video! I learned a lot from it. You have some amazing talents. Keep up the good work!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank You! I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@jferg1029]

when powder coating the hubs could u keep all the bearing in the hubs and just mask around them so no paint gets on them? what is the advantages of taking out the bearings? and sweet videos man, you good at working on bikes, and hondas are the best lol.

[@maxgoesnowhere]

Extremely helpful! The ladder, the tray for the spokes, all great ideas. I'm aboutto powder coat drum hardware and this looks to be the same process from what I've read. Can you tell me what cleaning solutions you used at 6:10, right before sandblasting?

[@bassfisherman1254]

oh and btw i have a 2003 cr125 and i hope to see more of your cr125 that i saw in that high side video!

[@chrisfollmer6315]

If you have a spoke torque wrench do you still need to tire the wheels or will it automatically be tried after you torque to the service manual specs?

[@conner31racing78]

Where did you get the rim decals

[@jacksparow2572]

Good movie, but... sandblasting the bearings surface can basically change the dimension and create a play. I leave old bearings, and replace them with new ones after painting.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for checking out the video Jack!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks!! I really appreciate it!

[@CameronNiemela]

I bought the rims the way they are. I did not powdercoat them. You would need a bigger over to bake them in.

[@connersnow298]

Awesome vid and edits and filming and method and bike

[@roboparkour]

hey dude is powder coating rims and hubs a good idea? im thinking about it but dont want them to chip!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks!

[@jamesgooge7024]

Did the powdercoating on the rims hold up pretty well? What do they look like now? are they really chipped up, or just normal wear and tear.

[@CameronNiemela]

Powdercoating holds up great, no chips just the average wear on the top edge where the tire meets. Any coating will wear on that spot. The rims were actually diamondyzed.

[@jacobmiller624]

after putting some hours on the power coating riding does the dirt and rock make it chip?

[@Jakeodell83]

oh, thanks. do you think i should buy a harbor freight powder gun for 60 dollars or just buy an eastwood for 100?

[@JoranPrins]

Woah man... that takes long time!

[@gim9536]

You sound Great! Great video and keep up the great work!👍

[@krazed0451]

Great vid, very useful. Which powder coating setup are you using in the video? :-)

[@devinhalaburda7522]

Quick question can u powder coat the rims too or will they come out bad?

[@mpuvddout1]

Very nice video! Thank you. I didn't see it in the comments so I'll ask. What color of chrome and red did you use? I'm going to attempt the same color.

[@CameronNiemela]

+seth haddix Thanks! I used a translucent or candy red. The chrome just needs to be of the highest gloss or reflection. Good luck!

[@illhaveanother4365]

Green chrome

[@cor622]

How do the spokes hold up after using the spoke wrench? Just curious how durable the powder is after tightening them down

[@TheRossillini]

Damn!!!! I wish my parents had the money for a shop like that, must be nice.

[@PMaione1]

Hey man , I was wondering how everything held up after ? I really like your video I'm currently doing a similar project using DID Stx rims . The only thing I question is powder coating the mounting surfaces for the sprocket and rotors . Did it give you abnormal runout or brake pulsation or drag ? Did the spokes install easy with powder coat on ? And do you know if the stock honda hub is good enough quality to powder coat?( heat to 400f) I know t6 aluminum is but the hub quality isn't quite t6 . Hopefully you can answer my questions thanks and keep doing the videos they're awesome

[@CameronNiemela]

All the powdercoating has held up great! The brake rotor and sprocket surfaces were fine after coating, but you could always mask them off which I should have done. The spokes install as normal. Never had a problem baking stock hubs.

[@CameronNiemela]

Air temperature? The powder is sprayed at room temp.

[@offroadcrashes2617]

Hey yo oneone9 Creations !, well i got my powdercoat kit from eastwood and pickedup a oven, now im working on getting my sandblasting - cabinet, compressor, etc. What blast media and profile do you use for your motorcycle parts ? Thanks a ton, keep up the great viddys :D

[@CameronNiemela]

That's great! I use a media called Green Diamond, I'm not sure of the exact specifications. Any medium grade sand will do the job on most parts. Thanks for watching!

[@offroadcrashes2617]

thanks oneone9 !! you gotta do more powdercoat videos brah !

[@CameronNiemela]

OFFROADcrashes I hope to do more vids in the future. Glad people enjoy them.

[@motofunfz7361]

Nice job! Im doing my spokes and nipples black, hub illusions red/clear and rims illusions cherry with (black stripes on 1/2) then a coat of clear vision. Hope it works!

[@jacksonmurray292]

Hey man I love your videos! Were do you buy your paint and what does it price around? How much is the powder coating gun you have or one that will work good but at a cheaper price? thank you!

[@illhaveanother4365]

Any more questions

[@RedMythical]

Hello , nice video I can't understand with what you painted parts of circles

[@07seanmc]

i dont have a spray gun or anything i just use spray cans will i still need to bake the parts and add the ground wire to it ? thanks

[@hagpound]

killer video. Well done...

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank You!

[@HonorNecris]

For the bearing removal, are you hammering them out with the screwdriver blade against the inner race or outer race of the bearing. Applying shock force to the inner race of a roller bearing (that you intend to reuse) can cause brinelling on the races and/or balls, possibly affecting bearing life. Great video! Powder coat turned out very nice.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank You! Although I somewhat agree with you, I did this video trying to use the minimum amount of tools. I have a blind bearing puller myself but most people don't so I showed how to remove the bearings with basic tools. The bearings held up great for the few years I used them after this video.

[@HonorNecris]

OneOne9 Creations Yeah, chances are you'll do no harm, but it's just good practice. Apply force (when possible) to the bearing race that is used in the press-fit - as it can be the inner or the outer.

[@nashguy15]

how did you bake your rims? i doubt those fit in the oven. im looking into buying a gun and such but only if i can do my rims too, the spare oven i have is about the same size as yours.

[@yoyoyonameisjoe]

question, could you tape off the spokes and stuff and powder coat just the rims? thanks

[@staticxmako]

just wondering what do you do for a living?

[@mtr2126]

i wanted to get my hubs powder coated but by looking at the front one, it looks like the edge will chip. Are yours still good?

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I am 19.

[@FMXwwjd]

hey man i have a question did u sandblast the rims or soda blast it??

[@CameronNiemela]

I use an Eastwood brand gun.

[@CameronNiemela]

You definitely need to remove the bearings. They will be destroyed when you prep for powdercoating (beadblasting). Also, they do not hold up good in the heat.

[@xxzumbalimexxx]

If I want to get just the rim on my wheels powder coated, do I have to take it all apart or can I jus have them powder coat it with the spokes and everything on?

[@Jakeodell83]

ok. thank you. nice bike by the way

[@bassfisherman1254]

im just wondering, how do u afford all this since your only 19 what do u do for a job? love your videos btw!

[@CameronNiemela]

Nope, haven't had any problems with chipping.

[@Patrikstone]

Great job !!

[@CameronNiemela]

Nope, they have held up great. No chipping, but there is a little sun fading.

[@markusiversen7976]

dude you`re awesome ! tumb up from norway (Y)

[@mitchlonergan8745]

Great video. I got myself an eastwood kit and have been following your process closely with the same colors actually, chrome base with trans red on top. Question. Did you ever encounter problems with the ground when spraying the second coat? I used a self tapping screw in a spoke hole as my ground, which worked great for the chrome base, but when I went to spray the red only half the hub would take the red. I see the screw worked great for your ground so I'm wondering if you ever had problems with it and did you use a machine screw not a self tapping? maybe thats my problem. Just curious of your two cents. Thanks and again, great vid! Big help!

[@CameronNiemela]

Hey Mitch, glad you found the video helpful. Doing a second coat is always tough once the base has cured and cooled. I've had similar issues with the translucent not wanting to stick, the screw definitely helps but spraying at a certain temperature solved the problem for me. So after pulling the part out of the oven after the base coat, I would let it cool until the rack was just cool enough to touch, usually a 2-3 minute wait. Then spray the color and it will stick much better when the part is still hot, but not hot enough where the powder will start curing. If you have a temp gun you can really find the sweet spot. Maybe try the process with a test part first.

[@TThurston]

do you use a dual voltage gun?

[@CameronNiemela]

No, I just have the standard gun.

[@TheGreatBrownBoy]

OneOne9 Creations hey a good idea for a video could be bearing removal and replacement, following with wheel bearings , linkage bearings and installation of headset bearings i know i need all 3:)

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! Haha, not yet.

[@CameronNiemela]

@conner31 racing JJW Designs

[@internalbeats6870]

Wow. great job

[@staticxmako]

hey buddy, do you think it would be possible for me to cook my rims by hanging them over my oven? as in cook them close to top pot area? my oven is like 2inches too small for my 21inch from rims :(

[@bartolini2721]

Hello. What kind of paint do you use? It looks great :D

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I use Eastwood brand powders.

[@illhaveanother4365]

It's not paint it's powder. Pay attention

[@shomakie84]

Hi! I just powdercoated my hub like u did but i used regular red and didnt get the "eloxated" finish at all. what kind of red will i have to use? Best regards Marcus

[@Aberta94]

Why did you use crome first and color later?

[@Jakeodell83]

why do u have to drill on the marks on the rear bearing retaining ring?

[@ColliAirbrush]

nice

[@xxzumbalimexxx]

So, in looking into getting powder coating, but I don't know exactly what I need and how much it will cost? Can u help me?

[@bassfisherman1254]

haha well thats good to here keep the vids comin!

[@Esengoeswild]

Great video! Iam thinking of powder coat my wheels, but how long does it last for a life time? on sand tracks for example? can i hit 150 hours before the paint is trying to disappear/ Thanks for answers

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank you for watching the video! The powercoating on the hubs will last quite a while but the rims take a lot more abuse and won't hold up as long. If you are careful changing tires then I would guess you can get at least 100 hours before the rims start to get chipped.

[@Esengoeswild]

OneOne9 Creations Thank you for the answer! Keep up the good videos/ Thanks

[@staticxmako]

also why does your powder coating look like bed liner on film? is it what you chose? shouldnt it be smooth like paint

[@CameronNiemela]

Sorry, that would not work. You need to have an accurate and consistent temperature to cure the powder properly.

[@xxzumbalimexxx]

How much does getting a powder coating gun and the paint cost?

[@raulmfernandez7996]

How much Volt you use in order to paint the rims ? Can it be done with a 120V kit ? Thanks

[@CameronNiemela]

+raul fernandez Yes, you can powdercoat with 120V. Check out the guns at Eastwood for more info.

[@conner31racing78]

Do they hold up good?

[@jkack53]

Great video, but you really should use a soft brass drift and not a socket wrench extension to remove the bearings.

[@tylerabrego2425]

Can do this to all your bikes outer metal

[@sprayandpray1232]

Did it last a while or come off quick