Engine paint
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Stage III
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From: Norway
Engine paint
Hi!
I've sandblasted my engine. Old paint was pealing off. I've put on the first stroke of new paint, but it seems I've bought glossy paint. Wasn't really the plan.. I know this is a subjective question, but will it look good? Can it work? I was going for the matt finish, but I really don't want the hassle of blasting down AGAIN...
Another thing I'm not quite sure of is the temperature tolerance. It's 150°C (~300 in Fahrenheit). Will that do? Not sure I trust the guy in the paint store..
Thanks for any feedback!
I've sandblasted my engine. Old paint was pealing off. I've put on the first stroke of new paint, but it seems I've bought glossy paint. Wasn't really the plan.. I know this is a subjective question, but will it look good? Can it work? I was going for the matt finish, but I really don't want the hassle of blasting down AGAIN...
Another thing I'm not quite sure of is the temperature tolerance. It's 150°C (~300 in Fahrenheit). Will that do? Not sure I trust the guy in the paint store..
Thanks for any feedback!
Last edited by Jorno; Nov 4, 2012 at 09:34 AM.
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From: Powder Springs, GA
What color are you going with? If you are going black (like the factory) Harley actually sells the paint they use. I bought it to touch up my evo and it works perfect and goes on great. I noticed you are in Norway so not sure how easy you can get it but if you have access to a dealer they should be able to hook you up.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2012
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From: Kingston, Washington
First choice,VHT engine paint.
I have had good results with Duplicolor also.
Paint over it with the same brand paint, should be ok.
Semi gloss is best, any oil on flat will make it shine.
I have had good results with Duplicolor also.
Paint over it with the same brand paint, should be ok.
Semi gloss is best, any oil on flat will make it shine.
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Stage III
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From: Norway
Thanks for the feedback guys. I've been reading up a bit and it would seem that painting over isn't such a good idea. The paint needs to be in the neighborhood of VHT, as Pistonman1 points out. My 150 Celcius paint will make the VHT paint bobble. It needs to come off. All of it.. Great.. FML.
Well, this time I'm not doing it myself.
Well, this time I'm not doing it myself.
Road Captain
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From: Colorado Springs, Co.
The VHT Wrinkle paint is a good match to the factory HD powder coat, BUT, it has to be baked on in the oven or it will just peel right off.
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Stage III
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How hot does it need to be? I don't have an oven that large.. Can I put some lamps around it and maybe like an open air oven. Like an electric grill type thing. Will something like that do? Maybe I should leave this to the professionals.
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