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Message started by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:04:25

Title: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:04:25

Recently I have started using Cerakote products. The coating is more durable than paint or powder coat - it is quite a bit more work to apply and it is expensive.....a pint of the coating is $70 and with shipping snd taxes it is nearly $90! In order to use the Cerakote you first have to scrub and degrease the parts, then bake them in an oven to get rid of any oil that may be stuck in the pores, then sandblast, then wash and bake again, then spray......then bake the finish at 250 degrees for 2 hours. The result is a finish that is very durable.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CvrcfQnFEs[/media]

I coated a set of engine covers to use on my current Retro-Standard project, and after they were finished I discovered the color was just a bit too yellow to match the silver engine enamel I used on the center case and cylinder.

Below is a clutch cover case that was the first piece i sprayed.....it had a bit of uneven finish as I was learning how to spray this product. It requires only 20psi to spray, and you have to coat it very wet and only apply a single coat in cool weather....if you spray a second coat or make any overspray the finish becomes uneven. You can see the color is a bit more yellow than my engine.

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:08:45

Here is a color comparison for a factory silver engine with some age on it.

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:09:50

Here is a photo showing the Cerakote against a black engine.

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:10:37

Another shot against a black engine.

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:11:23

Here is a shot against the chrome belt guard.

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:15:41

Here is a shot of the completed case covers. They are all excellent without any dirt/runs/sags. The finish is very satin with almost no reflective shine.

The cases would look great on a black engine......maybe you would like the contrast on a silver engine (I would prefer a closer match and have found a color closer to my silver engine that I can use).

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/04/23 at 08:21:23

I am offering these for sale to forum members - with your cases sent back to me. Your cases must be in good shape - the left side cover must be the later style that uses the the torque limiter starter gear. A bit of corrosion is fine, but they cannot be deeply scratched, warped, bent, etc. If you have an extra set of cases you can mail them to me first and I will not require a refundable deposit.

I am asking $180 for the Cerakote cases and that includes shipping, and the refundable deposit for the covers will be $200 until I receive your cases.

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by ThumperPaul on 11/08/23 at 05:50:03

Nice work, Dave! Your price seems extremely fair given the cost of materials and the meticulous work performed! I’m not familiar with Cerakote. How does it hold up to heat?

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by Dave on 11/08/23 at 06:25:06

This H series oven cured is rated for continual use up to 500 degrees.

They also have oven cured coatings that are good to 800 degrees, the air cured black and silver are good to 1,800 degrees!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzpS-5OfyUU

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzpS-5OfyUU[/media]

Title: Re: Engine covers coated with Cerakote
Post by ThumperPaul on 11/08/23 at 07:26:58

Dang! Impressive! When it goes in the water....Pssssshhh...