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flag dannnny
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 1:17 Quote
I'm looking to spray paint my cranks but I know that the paint will just wear off from shoe rub. I'm thinking about covering the paint with a transparent sticker. Would that be okay?
flag Shore888
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 1:38 Quote
I don't see why not, The biggest problem I could see happening is the paint rubbing off onto your shoes.
flag knobzy
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 12:28 Quote
get a thick sticker because the shoe will go threw the sticker as well.
flag dannnny
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 12:52 Quote
knobzy wrote:
get a thick sticker because the shoe will go threw the sticker as well.

Yeah I will. If I can't I'll use lots of layers of stickers. Smile
flag clueless2
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 13:04 Quote
dannnny wrote:
knobzy wrote:
get a thick sticker because the shoe will go threw the sticker as well.

Yeah I will. If I can't I'll use lots of layers of stickers. Smile

Look up on ebay for the crank protectors. They have them in different colors so if you are lucky you might not even have to paint your cranks. If they dont you can just buy the clear one. Dont do multiple layers just one panel and when it wears out replace it. Good lucky!
flag dannnny
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 13:08 Quote
clueless2 wrote:
dannnny wrote:
knobzy wrote:
get a thick sticker because the shoe will go threw the sticker as well.

Yeah I will. If I can't I'll use lots of layers of stickers. Smile

Look up on ebay for the crank protectors. They have them in different colors so if you are lucky you might not even have to paint your cranks. If they dont you can just buy the clear one. Dont do multiple layers just one panel and when it wears out replace it. Good lucky!

Awesome! I can't find one that'll fit my KHE Hindenburg 2- Piece cranks though. Frown




EDIT.

Do you reckon these will fit?

http://www.nalgenestore.com/cl34cr.html
flag ns-baggie
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 13:21 Quote
Erm i used hammerite (the smooth is better but costs more)
it's like invincibull paint, if you look on my profile those cranks have lasted a year an i ride to school an back 4 miles Paper Round 3.5 miles everysingle day, also i ride my bike 24 seven
flag ambush24
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 13:24 Quote
dannnny wrote:
I'm looking to spray paint my cranks but I know that the paint will just wear off from shoe rub. I'm thinking about covering the paint with a transparent sticker. Would that be okay?
clear coat it
flag dannnny
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 13:25 Quote
baggie007 wrote:
Erm i used hammerite (the smooth is better but costs more)
it's like invincibull paint, if you look on my profile those cranks have lasted a year an i ride to school an back 4 miles Paper Round 3.5 miles everysingle day, also i ride my bike 24 seven

Can you get a link please?
flag dannnny
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 13:26 Quote
ambush24 wrote:
dannnny wrote:
I'm looking to spray paint my cranks but I know that the paint will just wear off from shoe rub. I'm thinking about covering the paint with a transparent sticker. Would that be okay?
clear coat it

But that will just come off too?
flag clueless2
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 14:17 Quote
dannnny wrote:
clueless2 wrote:
dannnny wrote:


Yeah I will. If I can't I'll use lots of layers of stickers. Smile

Look up on ebay for the crank protectors. They have them in different colors so if you are lucky you might not even have to paint your cranks. If they dont you can just buy the clear one. Dont do multiple layers just one panel and when it wears out replace it. Good lucky!

Awesome! I can't find one that'll fit my KHE Hindenburg 2- Piece cranks though. Frown




EDIT.

Do you reckon these will fit?

http://www.nalgenestore.com/cl34cr.html

Those might fit im not sure, you might have to cut them and modify it until it fits.

If you are gonna cut though I would recommend just going out and getting a clear transparent tape/cover and cutting your own covers. I'm not sure exactly what most riders use, but its the same tape that's use for protecting your frames from cable rub.
flag ezekiel
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 14:33 Quote
Here it is in rolls. Its repackaged 3m "helicopter tape". You'd have to do a couple strips of it though.
flag dannnny
Posted: Aug 26, 2009 at 1:29 Quote
ezekiel wrote:
Here it is in rolls. Its repackaged 3m "helicopter tape". You'd have to do a couple strips of it though.

Cheers! I'm going to order a roll.
flag i-ride-bike
Posted: Aug 26, 2009 at 1:38 Quote
I used a clear frame protection sticker and a few hours later, it had a hole in it.
flag dannnny
Posted: Aug 26, 2009 at 1:39 Quote
i-ride-bike wrote:
I used a clear frame protection sticker and a few hours later, it had a hole in it.

Well it says on the site that it can be used for crank arms so it must be pretty tough.
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