Engine Painting

[wegit]

Well, I have just stripped the bike ready for painting the engine. I am looking for advice on the best paints & methods.

I have tried VHT Black before but the results were not very good. I want a nice glossy finish not a dull one.

[Bassman]

BBQ paint is pretty good for engines... lasts well, and is certainly heatproof!! :D

[master_of_wishes]

In the past ive used aluminium etch primer,its a great primer as it actually etches itself (burns if you like) oto the engine caseing therefore giving you a base coat which is guarenteed not to flake off like other paints,its expensive mind,but well worth it.

[Mad Dog]

Halfords -

Plastikote
Black Metallic Motorcycle Paint, 2 coats - each drys in 20 minutes

followed by

Plastikote
Clear Metallic Laquer, 2 coats.

Gives a luvverly sparkly gloss finish which can be "touched up" anytime.

Survived on an air-cooled Harley across central Spain in Mid Summer, including the traffic jam around Barcelona, without lifting or flaking.

[GSX Hooligan]

b and q blackboard paint suprizingly heat resistant and means it matches the rest of the bike (mine anyway)...

[wegit]

Thanks Guys

and B&Q & Halfords are next to each other in Grimsby so I'll be shopping there over the next couple of days.

The etch primer sounds good as flaking is a usual problem for me

[GSX Hooligan]

just read your first post properly, the blackboard paint gives a matt finish.....

(barrel and head not painted)


http://predator.bikepics.com/pics/yamaha-sr125-97-bikepics-211246.jpg

[Sir Ewok]

but you can chalk them on the parts anyway..... :rolleyes: