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    Engine Paint - PJ1, VHT, or POR 15?

    What's the best?

    I'm shocked to know I can actually get all three here in Australia (except VHT of course which is an Australian company AFAIK), but which one is best for my 450 motor?

    Cost will be a factor of course, but what is the better option in terms of fuel resistance, temperature, stone chipping, etc.?

    I've seen lots of engine painting threads, but can't seem to find one that compares them...
    1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
    1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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    450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

    Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

    #2
    I've had a lot of success with PJ1 on case covers etc.

    Dan
    1980 GS1000G - Sold
    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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      #3
      Cheers Dan, there's one reply

      I did notice on the spec's that PJ1 appeared to have a higher temperature threshold than VHT. I think it was something like 500 celcius vs 287 celcius which I found interesting.
      1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
      1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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      450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

      Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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        #4
        Originally posted by pete View Post
        Cheers Dan, there's one reply

        I did notice on the spec's that PJ1 appeared to have a higher temperature threshold than VHT. I think it was something like 500 celcius vs 287 celcius which I found interesting.

        500 centigrade is an amazing limit
        I dont imagine anything but headers could get so hat as that..

        Does POR -15 make High tempt coatings?

        I thought they were all anti-rust

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          #5
          +1 for PJ1 case paint ive found nothing else that lasts as long or looks as good

          The exhaust paint is of a similar quality reguarding durability but does not look quite so good imo so make sure its the case paint you get rather than the exhaust paint

          Did you know that PJ1 do a silver & a grey that is made specifically as a suzuki engine paint & is a good match to the original used on some models ?

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            #6
            Originally posted by tone View Post
            +1 for PJ1 case paint ive found nothing else that lasts as long or looks as good

            The exhaust paint is of a similar quality reguarding durability but does not look quite so good imo so make sure its the case paint you get rather than the exhaust paint

            Did you know that PJ1 do a silver & a grey that is made specifically as a suzuki engine paint & is a good match to the original used on some models ?
            Where do you get the Silver Suzuki engine PJ1 paint...did a search no luck.

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              #7
              Harley Davidson brand if you are looking for black. They have a flat crinkle black that is amazingly durable. I've left it flat black or sometimes finish it a light coat of clear engine paint to give it a glossier look

              I wish I knew who's paint it actually was

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                #8
                Originally posted by jwhelan65 View Post
                Where do you get the Silver Suzuki engine PJ1 paint...did a search no luck.
                Try VHT universal aluiminum paint as it worked for me. 8yrs down the track and still great.



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                  #9
                  PJ1 here as well

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by jwhelan65 View Post
                    Where do you get the Silver Suzuki engine PJ1 paint...did a search no luck.
                    Here http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...ricants/Paints

                    or here http://www.mandp.co.uk/products/list/Lubricants/Paints

                    hope it helps

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by SteveA View Post
                      PJ1 here as well
                      Info on the header/pipe and the rest of that toy PLEASE

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                        #12
                        A new contender: Septone

                        I paid a visit to Supercheap yesterday as they're supposed to carry both PJ1 and VHT paint, but I couldn't see any at all.

                        However, they do have an alternative brand Septone. Anyone used this one? The have lots of stuff that could be good... engine, exhaust, brake caliper, you name it.

                        Engine paint is $16 for a 400g can and I think the brake caliper paint was $18 for 400g.

                        I didn't bother asking anyone about PJ1 or VHT as I was in a bit of a hurry, but I will have to go back and do that to compare.
                        1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                        1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

                        sigpic

                        450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                        Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                          #13
                          Oh forgot another question! Any ideas how many cans I'd need to spray a 450 motor? How can I work this out?
                          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

                          sigpic

                          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                            #14
                            I used about 1.5 cans of PJ1 on my skunk. I sprayed all case covers, starter cover, levers, brake & gear pedals, fork legs, rear shocks & some miscellaneous hardware.

                            I would think 2 cans will see you right. PJ1 is about $15 a can at Z1 Enterprises.

                            Dan
                            1980 GS1000G - Sold
                            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by pete View Post
                              Oh forgot another question! Any ideas how many cans I'd need to spray a 450 motor? How can I work this out?
                              A can will do it if you use PJ1, preperation is the key

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