engine clean?
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I just got a rebuild and as part of that the shop bead blasted my engine. Well, it looks great and I want to keep it that way. Mines a 91 and not powdercoated. What can I do to prevent tarnishing it?
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RE: engine clean?
wrknman,
I like the look of bead blasted aluminum. I also don't mind if it gets a bit dirty and/or gets some corrosion on it (it just wipes off). The only thing I can think of to protect the freshly bead blasted look would be to have it powdercoated with a clear finish. Maybe there is a semigloss or flat clear powdercoat finish available if ya don't want it shiny.
Or there is always clear engine paint...
I like the look of bead blasted aluminum. I also don't mind if it gets a bit dirty and/or gets some corrosion on it (it just wipes off). The only thing I can think of to protect the freshly bead blasted look would be to have it powdercoated with a clear finish. Maybe there is a semigloss or flat clear powdercoat finish available if ya don't want it shiny.
Or there is always clear engine paint...
Cruiser
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UAW states: powdercoating retains engine heat. Unless it's a showbike I'd stay away from the painted and polished cases.
That is the most wild thing I think I have read. Do not paint or powdercoat the cases? Due to heat??? Unless it is a showbike??? The cases you say??? I guess that the jugs and heads are ok to powdercoat then?
Ok I give up, where did you come up with that idea?
That is the most wild thing I think I have read. Do not paint or powdercoat the cases? Due to heat??? Unless it is a showbike??? The cases you say??? I guess that the jugs and heads are ok to powdercoat then?
Ok I give up, where did you come up with that idea?
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RE: engine clean?
HD has a spray engine paint that make the jugs and heads look new. It's a little exspensive, but I painted my a year ago when I rebuilt the top end (app. 10k miles) and they still look new. I just was the engine with Bikebrite or S100 and it looks like new. If I can find the can I'll give you the P/N.
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