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Engine Painting? - Jimmygixxer - 08-10-12
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?
Re: Engine Painting? - Lazarus - 08-10-12
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 :
![[Image: 7561202956_db05dd6994.jpg]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/7561202956_db05dd6994.jpg)
I plan to do it again this winter (completely forgot to do the front part (behind the exhaust headers.
Re: Engine Painting? - Elise111s - 08-10-12
Sorry to jump into this thread, but what paint did you use?
Re: Engine Painting? - scottyboy2203 - 08-10-12
I used BnQ black BBQ paint and worked great! 1 year later in all weathers and its still there
Re: Engine Painting? - Jimmygixxer - 08-10-12
(08-10-12, 07:19 PM)scottyboy2203 link Wrote: 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?
Re: Engine Painting? - griff86 - 08-10-12
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.
Re: Engine Painting? - Lazarus - 08-10-12
(08-10-12, 09:55 PM)griff86 link Wrote: 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.
Re: Engine Painting? - scottyboy2203 - 09-10-12
the bbq high temp stuff is very matt so wouldn't use on covers etc
Re: Engine Painting? - Jimmygixxer - 05-11-12
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?
Re: Engine Painting? - Dave48 - 05-11-12
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
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Re: Engine Painting? - Jimmygixxer - 05-11-12
(05-11-12, 07:31 AM)Dave48 link Wrote: 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
:thumbup Cheers, was mostly wonderin if the cold gave a different finish or not.
Re: Engine Painting? - Jimmygixxer - 13-11-12
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.