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Message started by AngloSaxon on 01/07/09 at 11:16:32

Title: Engine Paint Job
Post by AngloSaxon on 01/07/09 at 11:16:32

The old girl I'm rescuing has pretty badly corroded engine casings and the cylinder is a bit flaky so I was thinking about painting the parts with a flat black enamel....... Any thoughts? Am I going to muck up the engine or what? :-/

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by Beatduck on 01/07/09 at 11:29:47

No, just clean as much as you can, knock the flakes off and rough it up with sand paper, then apply paint.

Be sure to use paint specifically for engines or high temperature applications!! (grills, etc.)

My vote is for Chevy orange!!! ;D

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by sakara on 01/07/09 at 13:59:37

You got a full pic of that santa riding a thumper? :)

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by verslagen1 on 01/07/09 at 14:19:10

After you strip all the corrosion and clear coat off, just polish and seal with that "Zoop" stuff.

Found it.

http://www.zoops.com/product-listing.asp?ID=15

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by Beatduck on 01/07/09 at 21:13:40

I'm that Santa!!! I was bringing my girlfriend (Now fiance :)) some soup in the red cooler! I had a great time that day.
It was Christmas day and "Santa" was cruising around Florida!! :D

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/beatduck/Santa1.jpg

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by verslagen1 on 01/07/09 at 21:45:58

I betcha found that suit sitting on a sleigh at the beach.

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by firetruckredbike on 01/08/09 at 04:04:39

That is a wonderful pic, Santa with a helmet! ;D Do your reindeer wear skid lids or 3/4, what about holes for the antlers?

Congrats on your engagement!

Amy

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by sakara on 01/09/09 at 07:58:18

Nice! I rode on Christmas as well, but I live near Buffalo, NY. Not as fun of a ride...but the coffee shop was awesome. :)

Thanks for the big pic!

As for the casings, I sanded with 600, 800 then 1000 then used Blue Magic. I plan on touching up the jug with paint, but all else is now mirror-like. Here are some pics so far of my 87 project with one fork tube done and one not for contrast, one case cover and starter finished.

Please note, this bike was sitting under a tarp in Western New York for twelve years...lots of corrosion. I'm an IT guy; if I can do it, brother, you can do it. :)

Cell phone pics sorta suck...

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v647/240/106/584605773/n584605773_1943185_8658.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v647/240/106/584605773/n584605773_1921577_4900.jpg

here's what it started out as:

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v867/240/106/584605773/n584605773_1723889_2400.jpg

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by Gary On A Savage on 01/09/09 at 10:17:01

sakara,

Nice job on the clean up. Like you've found, best way to clean it up is good ole elbow grease. I sanded my cases and forks down last year. Makes it look really nice. But you'll have to stay on them to keep them polished unless you put on a coating, like clear enamel or the zoop stuff.

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by sakara on 01/09/09 at 12:43:51

Oh yeah? What zoop stuff? :)

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by verslagen1 on 01/09/09 at 13:37:17

392B212B382B4A0 wrote:

Oh yeah? What zoop stuff? :)

Protect all your polished aluminum, stainless steel and chrome parts from oxidation and eliminate the need for repeat polishing. Each deluxe kit covers 75 square feet. Easy to apply when following the instructions provided. Formulated for use on cars, trucks, boats motorcycles, engines, wheels and interior accessories. When applied properly ZoopSeal™ will:

Prevent dulling and oxidation
Retain the polished brightness and luster of aluminum
Eliminate the need for repeat polishing
Be long lasting*
Will work on aluminum, brass, and stainless steel
Be safe to use and environmentally friendly
Eliminate undesirable powder coating or chrome to chip, peel, and yellow
http://www.zoops.com/zoopseal.asp

Title: Re: Engine Paint Job
Post by sakara on 01/09/09 at 13:53:16

Thanks!