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76 sportster jug paint type? - 4/7/2008 1:09:18 AM

pear69

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What type of paint is the best to use on my 76 sportster iron juggs and heads? Should I use primer? I want to paint the juggs and heads something other than black.

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RE: 76 sportster jug paint type? - 4/10/2008 10:25:24 AM

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You'll need to stick with a high heat paint, whatever color you choose. No primer necessary. High heat means at least 1000 degrees F.

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RE: 76 sportster jug paint type? - 4/10/2008 10:52:07 PM

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Let me ask you this, can I have the jugs chromed?

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RE: 76 sportster jug paint type? - 4/11/2008 4:21:10 AM

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Let me ask you this, can I have the jugs chromed?

Yes, but it isn't a very good idea. The chrome will make the motor run hotter. And it will be a royal PITA keeping it from rusting between the fins and other tight places. Chrome is porous.

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RE: 76 sportster jug paint type? - 4/13/2008 7:30:51 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: pococj

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ORIGINAL: pear69

Let me ask you this, can I have the jugs chromed?

Yes, but it isn't a very good idea. The chrome will make the motor run hotter. And it will be a royal PITA keeping it from rusting between the fins and other tight places. Chrome is porous.

Right on Pocojc! Will run considerably hotter.

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RE: 76 sportster jug paint type? - 4/13/2008 9:11:15 PM

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Thanks a lot for the advice everyone. There are a lot of black motors out there, so I,m probably going to go with white high temp paint -- something to be different.

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