Topic: CB450 Project --> Black or Scotch-Brited Wheels ??

[ProTeal55]

As the topic states, I am on the fence about what to do with the wheels on the current CB450 project. The two options are either I :

1. Spray the wheels and lower legs black with Low-Gloss enamel (same as I did on my CB750)
2. Go to town on them with some scotch-brite pads and dull them down to get that raw alum. look (like I did on my CB750 before the black)
3. Scotch-Brite the wheels and spray the lower legs black.
4. Spray only the wheels black and scuff the lower legs

I am not sure because when I look at pics of my 750 before and after the painting of the wheels, I am almost more of a fan of the bike when the wheels were silver/scotch-brited. The cb450 Is gonna be very bare bones, Industrial, etc and anything that is silver/metal is gonna get a healthy scotch-brite-ing, so maybe the black wheels will offset all the silver ?

I need your opinions people....
Here's some visuals...

Scotch-brited wheels and stock legs--->


Black wheels and black lower legs --->


The CB450 project as it stands at the momment--->


Black wheels with sliver/stock lower legs ---->

[tsflstb]

I'd paint just the fork lowers first and see what you think.  I think the black forks go with the frame better, but the chrome/satin wheels will be a good contrast.  If not, you can always go back and blast the wheels.

That's going to be a neat little bike -- two wheels and a motor...that's all you need.

[andy750]

I agree with tsflstb although Id be inclined to paint the shorty rear shocks on the back to match the lower legs of the fork....more continuity.....flow etc....but I always prefer chrome shocks so would be hard to do :-)

cheers
Andy

[ProTeal55]

I agree with tsflstb although Id be inclined to paint the shorty rear shocks on the back to match the lower legs of the fork....more continuity.....flow etc..

I am with ya on this 150%.
If the lower legs get painted, the rear shocks (just the "bells") will get
painted to match as well...

Keep the opinions comming...

[forwheeldrift]

black..
or black with the outer edge of the rim unpainted

[jevfro]

Are those wheels alum?  They kinda look like stock chromed steel...  If they are alum scotchbright and spray the legs and shock housing black IMHO...

[ProTeal55]

Have decided to go with scuffed/scotch-brited wheels and black lower legs
(as u see below)


Thanks for all the help/advice/etc , it is very much appreciated...

[Klark Kent]

black..
or black with the outer edge of the rim unpainted

voted for bright wheels and black forks but that sounds cool
-KK