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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Question Engine paint anyone?
Has anyone on the forum ever do or knows someone who has painted the cylinders fins and head fins to match the bikes color? There must be a special high heat paint to do it I assume. Seen some at a bike show today and thought it looked cool. I should of asked the owners but didn't. Stupid me. Any input and help of any kind would be great. Thanks in advance for any replies...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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I havnt but when I was thinking about it I was told the HD rattle can does a good job. If going for color the hit Joe from Powder Pro. He does some slick work.
 
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Sumax powder coat.

http://www.sumax.com/twincam_motors.html
 
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I painted my moter black and it's held up well with vht high temperature paint... I taped off each fun with fine line tape it took days
 
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Originally Posted by hspring03
Those are some seriously steep prices for powdercoat...
I had my rockers, cam & clutch covers and primary done for less than that guy wants just for the primary...

$48 for a derby cover?
That's more than H-D's catalog price to just buy a new one...
 
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Wow ur right his prices are crazy
 
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Literally just finished painting my cylinders with high heat engine paint. Took me all of 30 min to tape up and paint. Cost me $10
 
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Looks good I taped everything off so it took me days.. Each fin
 
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