Painting a vw bike rack

[Marcuk03]

Hello peeps

Does anyone have any experience of disassembling and painting either the kylie or quasi style VW bike racks?

I want a matt black one to go on my Cali but im torn between which one to buy ( and then spray)

Is one easier than the other to take apart , spray and reassemble?

Thanks

Marcus

 

[paul_f]

I have had a kylie powdercoated, it came apart easily. There was list somewhere of the stainless rivet sizes you need.

I'd expect paint would chip easily unless you are doing it in 2k paint.

 

[Kevthegas]

Have you looked at the Thule Wanderway rack, it is black / silver and looks good/ poss easier to paint the silver parts black ?

 

[andyinluton]

I want a matt black one to go on my Cali but im torn between which one to buy ( and then spray)

Is one easier than the other to take apart , spray and reassemble?

Thanks

Marcus

Easier to buy the Fiamma rack - it's available in black, extendable from 2 to 4 bikes, best bit is that the arms etc are readily available if you need to replace anything.

 

[M88GAV]

Hello peeps

Does anyone have any experience of disassembling and painting either the kylie or quasi style VW bike racks?

I want a matt black one to go on my Cali but im torn between which one to buy ( and then spray)

Is one easier than the other to take apart , spray and reassemble?

Thanks

Marcus

I have a Quasi rack that i had anodised.
I did quite a bit of research on the forum before getting it done and that appeared to be the best way of coating it, less likely to chip etc.

I’m not 100% sure, but i may sell it…

Let me know if you‘re interested and I’ll think about it properly

 

[markusschork]

Can you point to any instructions on what you need to replace after taking it apart? What are the most tricky bits?

 

[markusschork]

And if you don’t mind sharing; where did you get it anodised and how much did it cost?

 

[dogselladogsella]

Ready to fit https://cjlleisure.co.uk/product/vw-t6-tailgate-4-bike-rack-black/

 

[BugglePopples]

Ready to fit https://cjlleisure.co.uk/product/vw-t6-tailgate-4-bike-rack-black/

I have one of these. You would never know it was painted

 

[s2bear]

It’s not too bad to strip down and reassemble but you do need the correct rivets which are quite chunky so you’ll probably need a bigger than average hand riveter too.

The rivets I used were 6.4mm Metric Aluminium/Steel Black Pop Dome Head Rivets (Length) 18mm from Spalding fasteners and were about £16 for a pack

I believe you can get new racks in black from a website called T5 Upgrades but I think they’re over £900.

I bought a second hand rack, stripped it down and had it anodised. The anodising cost about £130 but mine had to be done twice because it wasn’t a great job (long story).

I found local metal finishers/anodisers on Google. It’s a good project to do yourself if you have the time.


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[Marcuk03]

I have a Quasi rack that i had anodised.
I did quite a bit of research on the forum before getting it done and that appeared to be the best way of coating it, less likely to chip etc.

I’m not 100% sure, but i may sell it…

Let me know if you‘re interested and I’ll think about it properly

hi,

Id be interested to buy if youre thinking about it.

Where abouts in the country are you based? were in on the south coast

thanks
Marcus

 

[M88GAV]

hi,

Id be interested to buy if youre thinking about it.

Where abouts in the country are you based? were in on the south coast

thanks
Marcus

Hi Marcus

I’m just outside south London. Not far from Wimbledon.

I can’t message you directly as it looks like you’re not a member

 

[Marcuk03]

Hi Marcus

I’m just outside south London. Not far from Wimbledon.

I can’t message you directly as it looks like you’re not a member

How much are looking for and do you have any pictures of it. I’m about 2hrs away so it’s doable

Thanks

 

[M88GAV]

How much are looking for and do you have any pictures of it. I’m about 2hrs away so it’s doable

Thanks

Can you try to email me gavleaver at hot mail dot com

 

[RyanT6Cali]

It’s not too bad to strip down and reassemble but you do need the correct rivets which are quite chunky so you’ll probably need a bigger than average hand riveter too.

The rivets I used were 6.4mm Metric Aluminium/Steel Black Pop Dome Head Rivets (Length) 18mm from Spalding fasteners and were about £16 for a pack

I believe you can get new racks in black from a website called T5 Upgrades but I think they’re over £900.

I bought a second hand rack, stripped it down and had it anodised. The anodising cost about £130 but mine had to be done twice because it wasn’t a great job (long story).

I found local metal finishers/anodisers on Google. It’s a good project to do yourself if you have the time.


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What did you do about the arms that secure the bikes, can you remove the plastic from them?

 

[s2bear]

What did you do about the arms that secure the bikes, can you remove the plastic from them?

Yes there’s a rod inside which connects both plastic ends - you unscrew that and they just slide off.


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[RyanT6Cali]

Sorry I meant the little plastic bits inside the ends of the tubes themselves, I’ve ended up going for a stickerbomb effect…
Rest of the parts are at the paint sprayers and hopefully back by Tuesday ready for me to try and remember how to put it all back together!

Nightmare though as I took the paint protection stickers off as they were really dirty and peeling and this happened…


So now I’m looking for a body shop who can get this repaired for me ready to put the new paint protection stickers on and the bike rack!