Buddy Wheels
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NeoGenesisMax
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Buddy Wheels
Hello folks I am looking for help locating replacement wheels for my 2013 Buddy 50. I've looked and can't find a place to buy them. I've seen Silver (same as mine), Black, Gold, and Red all the same wheels just different colors. I would like to get a set of Black or maybe Red depending on which would look better. Also does anyone know where to find black trim pieces similar to the ones on the Psyco Buddy/Blackjack?
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PIStaker
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Potential Solution: Rattle Can
If your rims are structurally sound, invest in some steel wool and some sand paper and get after it.
Prime it and get a can of Krylon.
It's an easy enough process.
I did it.
It took about a day and a half to dry and set properly (was very humid at the time) and I got perfect results.
Plus, any chips or dings that need to be touched up, can be done by cleaning the affected area. Keying (putting a square around) the area, and respraying.
I've never had to touch up because of fluids eating away at the paint or anything like that.
My touch ups have been from where my tire irons were leveraged against the tire when changing them.
The devil is in the prep work, which wasn't that difficult.
I can email some pictures to you if you like.
PM your email.
If that seems like too much work, then happy hunting.
Mike
If your rims are structurally sound, invest in some steel wool and some sand paper and get after it.
Prime it and get a can of Krylon.
It's an easy enough process.
I did it.
It took about a day and a half to dry and set properly (was very humid at the time) and I got perfect results.
Plus, any chips or dings that need to be touched up, can be done by cleaning the affected area. Keying (putting a square around) the area, and respraying.
I've never had to touch up because of fluids eating away at the paint or anything like that.
My touch ups have been from where my tire irons were leveraged against the tire when changing them.
The devil is in the prep work, which wasn't that difficult.
I can email some pictures to you if you like.
PM your email.
If that seems like too much work, then happy hunting.
Mike
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NeoGenesisMax
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Thanks
That definitely is an option I hadn't considered. I am to inexperienced with painting and to much of a perfectionist to want to tackle that myself. I was more interested in finding where I can purchase the same wheels I see on the Psyco Buddy, Blackjack, and Lemon Head scooters. They must make replacements for these scoots. I would prefer the black ones thought.