Harley wrinkle black engine paint. Anybody use it?
I have used it in the past to touch up HD engines for customers. it is about a 8 out of 10 match IMO, even cleaning the heck out of the motor some of them still had issues with it chipping and flaking. We do rocker box exchanges bud, $130 for both or we can just do the top if you want to do just the tops. Powder is def the way to go. If you still decide to paint it be sure you really put a good scuff on it, i would also use a self etc primer
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As JKR said, powder is the best way to go. But if your going to paint you may want to just go down to your local hardware store and get some Wrinkle paint. I've been doing that for 30 years or so and it works great. Probably cheaper than HD paint if it matches up for color. And when it gets to looking a little old you just spray it with WD40 and it looks like new again. (after it quits smoking)
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I have used it in the past to touch up HD engines for customers. it is about a 8 out of 10 match IMO, even cleaning the heck out of the motor some of them still had issues with it chipping and flaking. We do rocker box exchanges bud, $130 for both or we can just do the top if you want to do just the tops. Powder is def the way to go. If you still decide to paint it be sure you really put a good scuff on it, i would also use a self etc primer
Do u have any recommendation for what self etc primer to use?
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Thanks joe ill keep it in mind. If obviously rather powder them but the issue is i ant leave my bike torn down to send stuff out, just dont have the space in my house. I'm gonna have 1-2 days where the boxes will be off to change heads. I figured I'd just paint them quick then. Plus with other stuff I'm doin it's really not in the budget vs buying a can of paint. Ill prob paint them now and when they start looking shitty in a year or so, then send them your way for powder.
Do u have any recommendation for what self etc primer to use?
Do u have any recommendation for what self etc primer to use?
100% that way when your heads are gone you will have the coated ones sitting there for you. Then all you have to do is send your stock ones back after the heads are installed. really simple process and have done it for a ton of guys on here!
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Someone is selling rocker boxes in the classifieds for pretty cheap. That is another option to reduce your down time.
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great. its gonna depend on the finances after i do the other stuff i have planned, if i can swing it ill be in touch for sure
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