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Message started by jimmysmooth on 02/06/14 at 21:04:14

Title: Painting starter
Post by jimmysmooth on 02/06/14 at 21:04:14

Newbie here,
I am painting the starter on my bike flat black because it had a good bit of rust on it. I bought the high temperature Rustoleum, but I couldn't find any primers that said high temperature. Should I just sand the starter and use the Rustoleum straight on the metal, or does anyone know where to find a primer that will work?
Thanks

Title: Re: Painting starter
Post by gizzo on 02/06/14 at 21:07:35

a zinc based primer should get the job done. One of the weld through primer type deals.

Title: Re: Painting starter
Post by Dave on 02/07/14 at 05:10:25

I painted mine black, and I used an engine enamel that is good for 500 degrees. That is fine for the starter - you don't need high temperature paints that can withstand 2000 degrees. My starter was not rusty - so I just wiped the starter down well with wax and grease remover, then scuffed the original paint with 400 grit sandpaper.

I looked at the Rustoleum web page, and they recommend a primer for their engine enamel....so they must make a primer.

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/auto/specialty-paints/engine-enamel

Title: Re: Painting starter
Post by WD on 02/07/14 at 07:46:14

You can buy Rustoleum engine primer. Or use your Rustoleum over any other engine primer than VHT (garbage). But you really don't need it, scuff the starter body really well with a coarse scotch-brite type pad or a stripping wheel, spray a couple light coats, let them flash, and while tacky spray a medium wet coat.

Carefully install the starter, the paint is soft until heat cycled a couple times. Take the bike for a 10 minute ride, shut down and let it cool completely. Then go for a couple 20 minute rides, cool completely in between. Paint will harden up, will finish curing this summer on your longer rides.

Title: Re: Painting starter
Post by Tempted on 02/07/14 at 11:04:56

I used high heat primer but the starter doesn't see high temperatures. Regular primer should be fine.

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