Engine paint peeling
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Indiana
When I bought my 1988 the paint was completely gone in places. I was washing it one nice early spring day, grabbed a can of flat black rustolium and a couple of brushes and went to work. I never thought it would last very long but, it still looks great. I didnt tape anything off, I was just real carefull not to get any on silver pieces. I used little brushes for the tight places and a slightly bigger brush in not so tight pkaces. I also grabbed a can of gloss and hit the less than shiney and rusty places on the frame to touch them up.
Now that's a redneck fer ya.
Now that's a redneck fer ya.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,690
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From: Lakeville, MN
Here's a step by step with pictures. Lots of comments on how I could have done it better too. Good luck.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...e-repaint.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...e-repaint.html
Last edited by cpbedor; Jan 23, 2014 at 02:41 PM. Reason: forgot link
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,952
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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
I used Duplicolor Engine paint, rattle can stuff.. Honestly, I was a little disappointed with the results vs the amount of effort I put into it.. It has pealed a bit during washing.. However, if I need to touch it up, I can easily just wash the bike, dry it and spray it again pretty easily.. Not a bad, cheap option.. Next time I have one completely apart, I will powdercoat.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 957
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From: Carlsbad Springs Ontario
aluminum is toast.
Have a 1990 Evo completely torn down to rebuild .
The perviousely aluminum shiny parts are in bad shape.
Looking for any info. to refurbish these parts .
Also have the case halves to do .?
I understand that the shiny parts have a coating on them that must be removed before any other procedures.?
I plan to powder coat the cyinders but am not sure about how to go about refurbishing the case halves and shiny aluminum parts.???
Any help is appreciated as i have no idea here.?
The perviousely aluminum shiny parts are in bad shape.
Looking for any info. to refurbish these parts .
Also have the case halves to do .?
I understand that the shiny parts have a coating on them that must be removed before any other procedures.?
I plan to powder coat the cyinders but am not sure about how to go about refurbishing the case halves and shiny aluminum parts.???
Any help is appreciated as i have no idea here.?
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Thanks for bringing up this thread! I posted inquiring about the same thing and after reading through this I am going to powder coat because I already have everything off...Made my day!
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