Eugene Brad
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Dude! Looks great. Huge difference. Let us know how it holds up
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sdt354
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A small amount of Acetone on a rag works well. It can get messy, and you don't want it dripping wet.
I used this, since the kit comes with everything you need, and the reviews were great.
Before I ordered it, I asked them for a sample of colors..
The Velvet Black looked like the stock engine color and sheen, so I went with it.
Also, I was very impressed with the Tank Coating Kit, I used 5 years ago. Keeps my fuel system spotless. No more rust and junk messing up my carbs :eusa_dance:.
I also covered my pipes under the engine with plastic bags.. I did not want the etching stage, messing with the chrome. Dont know if it would have. Just didn't want to take that chance. lol!
Before I ordered it, I asked them for a sample of colors..
The Velvet Black looked like the stock engine color and sheen, so I went with it.
Also, I was very impressed with the Tank Coating Kit, I used 5 years ago. Keeps my fuel system spotless. No more rust and junk messing up my carbs :eusa_dance:.
I also covered my pipes under the engine with plastic bags.. I did not want the etching stage, messing with the chrome. Dont know if it would have. Just didn't want to take that chance. lol!
Is that a 2 part paint with catalyst ? Hold up well to gasoline contact?
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The paint itself is one part, but its a 3 step setup to do it..
As per their website, and testimonials, it's Oil, Transmission fluid and Gas resistant.
https://www.kbs-coatings.com/motor-coater-kit.html
May try that, the velvet black is very close to the OEM finish? Semi-gloss.
Hard to find... Matt, satin and high gloss seem to be the only options by a lot of manufacturers
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Honestly, I had to take several close-up looks, to see if missed painting under the cylinders, because it blended in with the original paint. Very hard to tell any difference..
If I had the tools to air brush my engine, I would not be able to tell if it was factory or DIY.
Since I had to use a brush, you can see little brush lines on some areas.. Again, I was not looking for perfection, because my entire bike needs work. So a perfect painted engine would look totally out of place.. lol.
Just finished painting mine. Gone to give it a day before I sand through and polish up the accent fins on the side of the cylinders.
Came out pretty good for not taking it all the way down to bare aluminum. Scrubbed, degreaser, and scuffed up existing paint.
Used 2 part auto paint, like the durability and gasoline / solvent proof because of the catalyst.
Not sure what to do in the valve covers yet. Some of the masking tape pulled even more of the valve cove paint off.
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Came out pretty good for not taking it all the way down to bare aluminum. Scrubbed, degreaser, and scuffed up existing paint.
Used 2 part auto paint, like the durability and gasoline / solvent proof because of the catalyst.
Not sure what to do in the valve covers yet. Some of the masking tape pulled even more of the valve cove paint off.
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Looks great.. Need some before shots, to really appreciate the work..
Tackled my messed up looking wheels today.. Again, was not looking for perfection by no means.. Just trying to make them look a little better than they were.
Tackled my messed up looking wheels today.. Again, was not looking for perfection by no means.. Just trying to make them look a little better than they were.
Osiris
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Your motor looks good Ga2wheels and Im sure it was much easier to paint out of the bike. Nice job on the wheels as well D-max2012. I painted my motor in the bike which took a lot of time a patience. I spent a day degreesing, sanding bad areas smooth and cleaning. My neighbors must have thought I was on drugs. I sanded with a sponge sanding block, cut into small odd shapes to fit in tight areas. I scrubbed every nook and cranny with Dawn dish soap, toothbrushes, pipe cleaners and anything else I could use to reach any spots that were accessible. I spent another day masking everything off and to paint. I used engine primer and paint with ceramic. A couple of light to med coats of primer. Then 2-3 thin coats and 2 heavier coats of paint. Im happy with the results so far but time will tell if it all holds up. Here is a before and after pic.
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Osiris, I also painted my engine while mounted in the bike.. Yes it takes a LOT of time on the prep work. You did a nice job there - looks nice and smooth..
That two tone mat and high gloss looks nice on the heads.
My wheels were messed up.
For some reason, the previous owner removed part of the rims edge of paint, on one side of each tire (weird). He did not clear coat them, and the aluminum started to pit and oxidize badly.
I got Shinkos front and back 3 years ago. Tire date creation was 2015 and 2014
Since I usually ride on the weekends, not hard on speed. I still have a few good riding seasons to go. I needed to pretty them up a just a little bit since they're going to be on the bike for a couple more seasons. :biglaugh:
That two tone mat and high gloss looks nice on the heads.
My wheels were messed up.
For some reason, the previous owner removed part of the rims edge of paint, on one side of each tire (weird). He did not clear coat them, and the aluminum started to pit and oxidize badly.
I got Shinkos front and back 3 years ago. Tire date creation was 2015 and 2014
Since I usually ride on the weekends, not hard on speed. I still have a few good riding seasons to go. I needed to pretty them up a just a little bit since they're going to be on the bike for a couple more seasons. :biglaugh:
Damon
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Not one gasket/bolt has been painted over all pieces are individual painted prior to assembly.
Very nice, if I do a complete rebuild that is how I prefer to paint a motor.
I like the black on the valve covers, may have to do the same. Still have plenty of black left over after painting my engine and don’t feel like matching the gold color.
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jsmith1107
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After reading your thread I figured, hey why not, and decided to paint my engine. I just bought this 85 model and the engine had the usual chips on the engine--so I bought some P1 spray paint, did some taping, a little greasing, and away I went. Turned out pretty good I think.
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I'd say it came out pretty great!!!
Today I remounted the tires and touched up behind the front tire.. There was a lot of surface rust.
Now after the tires are re-mounted, I now have to attack the cracked up paint on the calipers.. It never ends.. lol!!
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jsmith1107
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I learned a trick from another guy--if you put some grease on your finger and wipe it across the fins BEFORE you paint, you don't have to tape everything--just wipe grease over the spots you don't want paint--then paint--and just wipe off the spots as the grease won't let the paint attach. Much easier than taping all day!!
And thanks for the compliment--I am happy. Now if I can just get that dang small dent out of the muffler!!
And thanks for the compliment--I am happy. Now if I can just get that dang small dent out of the muffler!!
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