It's time to change fluids in all 3 holes and considering yanking the covers and using the appliance epoxy for a glossy black instead of the shitty wrinkle stuff. You skeptics always say it will melt but I've done the derby cover, horn, spark plug wire cover and fuse box cover and it's all held up fine, those are pretty close proximity to the engine heat.

I think the left side would hold up fine, I'm worried about the right side though, the trans and cam covers run behind the T-header so that's probably the most concentrated heat.

Powder coat would be ideal obviously, but that's probably closet to $200 something bucks vs $5 spray can. I think it would work but I don't want to be the guinea pig....

FYI the only thing powdercoated is my fork lowers and wheels.

Appliance epoxy was used on: derby cover, fuse cover, spark wire cover, chain guard, strut covers, bullet turn signals, speedo gauge bezel cover, tail light trim, clutch/brake levers, triple trees, air cleaner cover and probably some other things I'm forgetting. The stuff holds up to the elements and abuse, just wondering about the exhaust heat....I don't want a gooey mess but I'm a frugal bastard

What say ye naves?!

 

Nooooooobody? I figured Joe would have chimed in and called me a moron by now haha

 

did you use a primer? I was reading the instructions on the can and it said not to.

 

If you don't mind a satin black (similar to HD switches) PJ1 makes a product called Satin Black Engine & Case Paint. It is good to 500F and very durable if applied correctly and thoroughly cured (you can bake it to speed the process) - it will even withstand fuel spills without lifting on staining. Doesn't even need a primer, just blast and shoot it.

 

No primer, just sand really well and blast it

 

Electrotech in Vista pc'd my highway peg brackets and bar risers for $65 (their minimum charge). A lot more than a spray can, but much less than $200.

I might try that appliance epoxy on the chrome fork brace I just picked up on ebay though. I was gonna have it pc'd, but your epoxy idea sounds pretty good.

 

I've used dupli-color engine block paint that's available at most auto parts stores. It comes in various colors and finishes. (gloss, satin, flat, etc.) It's held up well whenever I've used it.

 

sounds like it works out good so far i doubt it will work on the exhaust

 

personally i would bite the bullet and PC them i did all my covers over last winter, looks alot better then the fork lowers that i sprayed wit hthe epoxy paint att he same time