Engine Painting?

[Jimmygixxer]

Whats the best way to paint the engine to give it a freshing up?
Prefere using spray paint as would give the best finish, but can it be done well without stripping everything?

[Lazarus]

yes m8 - I did this early this year.

Bit of wet & dry sand paper to remove / smooth down the bits you are painting (make sure you thoroughly wash the bike first though.

Mask up EVERYTHING you dont want paint on - this can be fiddly but it doesnt need to look nice; just make sure bits are covered.

Use the spray can to put light layers on - spray goes on smoother than brushing (i know cos me and my mate did the bikes at the same time - he opted for brush

you might be able to makeout the results :



I plan to do it again this winter (completely forgot to do the front part (behind the exhaust headers.

[Elise111s]

Sorry to jump into this thread, but what paint did you use?

[scottyboy2203]

I used BnQ black BBQ paint and worked great! 1 year later in all weathers and its still there

[Jimmygixxer]

I used BnQ black BBQ paint and worked great! 1 year later in all weathers and its still there

Looks a great job you done. Is the high temp paint/ BBQ paint much different in glossyness compared to normal black, cos im wanting to do the clutch casing etc as well, which is oviously alot smoother and noticeable.
Or would i use a different paint for that part as i recon it wouldnt get hot enough to no take normal black gloss?

[griff86]

I used PJ1 engine satin black on the fins/head and PJ1 engine gloss black on the cases.
 
I also sanded back the ends of the fins to have the orginal silver which I prefere the look.of.
 
 

[Lazarus]

I used PJ1 engine satin black on the fins/head and PJ1 engine gloss black on the cases.
 
I also sanded back the ends of the fins to have the orginal silver which I prefere the look.of.

I used the PJ1 too - i liked the look of the all black fins - but its simple enough to change.

[scottyboy2203]

the bbq high temp stuff is very matt so wouldn't use on covers etc

[Jimmygixxer]

The PJ1 paint is very hard to get now & exspensive, any other recommendations on gloss black brands?

Also, does painting this time of year in these cold temperatures affect the paint and finish?

[Dave48]

Try to avoid spraying in very cold damp or windy conditions. Wind carries dust which spoils finish. Cold & moisture affects drying time & may not give required finish. Preparation is 90% of the job. Aim to get a clean smooth dry surface free of oil/grease etc. If poss spray in well ventilated warm clean conditions using several light coats. Practice on a piece of  scrap until satisfied with your spray technique

[Jimmygixxer]

Try to avoid spraying in very cold damp or windy conditions. Wind carries dust which spoils finish. Cold & moisture affects drying time & may not give required finish. Preparation is 90% of the job. Aim to get a clean smooth dry surface free of oil/grease etc. If poss spray in well ventilated warm clean conditions using several light coats. Practice on a piece of  scrap until satisfied with your spray technique

  Cheers, was mostly wonderin if the cold gave a different finish or not.

[Jimmygixxer]

Got a tin of Hycote gloss black engine enamel, its rated up to 140C .
Will this be high enough to spray the cylinders casing?, guy in the shop said it deffinetly would and that you only need VHT paint to do exhausts.