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| jebz | Feb 25 2014, 07:51 PM Post #1 |
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hi there all, was wundering what would you do to tart up a eliminator 125 engine!? I have tried to spray it with hycote v.h.t. spray paint but it rubbed off every time I used the back brake!!!! If enybods can give I any advice on prep and whether paint or spray is best it would be humungustly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!
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| zxr2 | Feb 26 2014, 12:37 AM Post #2 |
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hi ive used this paint works for me defo recommend it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-500-ML-SIMONIZ-ENGINE-ENAMEL-SPRAY-BLACK-GLOSS-/310427624072?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item4846eda288 |
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| andy-750 | Mar 3 2014, 07:27 PM Post #3 |
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BnQ black bbq paint works well and cheap |
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| jebz | Mar 5 2014, 08:15 PM Post #4 |
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cheerz for the replys, the bikes red, with silver block, tempted to paint it black, (I paint most things black!) But I've never seen one with a black engine, dunno! Reckon tis best to keep her original! Do like the idea though! Any thoughts????? Cheerz again
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| 67fire | Mar 6 2014, 03:25 AM Post #5 |
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I use VHT Hi-Temp. Caliper Paint on my engines. It is rated for 900 degrees Fahrenheit and comes in several colors including gloss black, matte black, gold and a universal aluminum that matches many factory silver engines. Oil, fuel and brake fluid resistant after you bake the parts for a short while. Eric |
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| jebz | Mar 7 2014, 07:00 PM Post #6 |
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Cheerz m8 might give that a go now we've got a window of good weather, bit damp er in zummerset!!!
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| Deaks | Mar 24 2014, 04:16 PM Post #7 |
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As all the bikes I've owned don't have stainless steel exhausts, I regularly treat the whole thing to a couple of layers of v.h.t paint, I'd avoid bbq paint as an engine or exhaust is very close to the maximum temperture that deals with & I've heard lots & lots of stories of people driving along in a plume of smoke as the paint is boiled off. Also, the tin of Halford v.h.t paint has a fabulous smell to it. |
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| jebz | Mar 24 2014, 10:02 PM Post #8 |
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Cheerz bud! I've been practising on a old engine and found out I had to use etching primer, as most of the engine is alloy, I'm running the "test" engine and it seems OK so far, I think the etching primer will hold up to the heat ,it has so far!!! I'm wary, as I wanna do the job proper!!!!!!!
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| 67fire | Mar 25 2014, 05:30 AM Post #9 |
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I just did this cylinder a few days ago. Bon appetite!![]() ![]() Here is a pic of my Z1 parts. (Dusty) ![]() Eric Edited by 67fire, Mar 25 2014, 05:34 AM.
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hi there all, was wundering what would you do to tart up a eliminator 125 engine!? I have tried to spray it with hycote v.h.t. spray paint but it rubbed off every time I used the back brake!!!! If enybods can give I any advice on prep and whether paint or spray is best it would be humungustly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!



might give that a go now we've got a window of good weather, bit damp er in zummerset!!!



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