Painted Carbs

[renobruce]

Fantastic as always Bruce. Did you replace the allen head screws? If so where?

Thanks Russell. And yes, new allen heads on the tops and bowls, and on the two brackets.

[salty_monk]

Looking good... I might get a ride on this bike by Christmas yet!

Aside from carbs I have brakes, controls & exhaust to fit..

Dan

[jwhelan65]

Some more of Bruce's work up close..

[bbutler455]

Clearcoat?

I have a GS1000SV and want to keep the natural metal of the CV carbs, but polish the top and bowls. Is there a durable clearcoat to keep the polished metal from tarnishing. I am having the engine case covers powdercoated with clear but would prefer to not have to do that with the carbs. Or, should I not worry about it?

[renobruce]

These are ironsheik's set that I just finished in satin black:

[posplayr]

Those look great Bruce.

[TheCafeKid]

Those DO look good Bruce... nice work!

Here's a set Rose and I painted for a 750/1000 (VM26s) She added the extra touch, I thought it made em pop!

[renobruce]

Those DO look good Bruce... nice work!

Here's a set Rose and I painted for a 750/1000 (VM26s) She added the extra touch, I thought it made em pop!

I noticed those on another thread...they look great! The highlight really adds alot.

[jwhelan65]

Very cool Josh, your apprentice does some fine work..

Great looking bike! Do you have a full pic?

[TheCafeKid]

Very cool Josh, your apprentice does some fine work..

Great looking bike! Do you have a full pic?

Thanks guys! Yeah, Rose is the bestest apprentice ever She has way more patience than I on those little tiny details that DO make a big difference.

Actually, I havent taken a full, finished pic yet (I just got her running the other evening, and took her for a spin. Have to tune the carbs a bit, #1 isnt as warm as the other three, and I need to run new brake lines in front and replace the rear master cylinder I think. I rebuilt it, and the rear caliper, but the master is screwed i think, some scoring in the bore, and its causing the brake to hang.) but I shall have some soon. I need to get back to finishing up my lil thread on her. She's turned out pretty darn good I think. 9-9.5 out of 10. Not QUITE Nessism in depth, but still pretty nice

[renobruce]

Here's some I just finished. Not painted...just cleaned up and the bowls and tops polished.

http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/renobruce/CV%20Carbs/GDT1960/

[ironsheik]

Great work! I never did chime in here but I am quite happy with my paint job. I just wish I didn't have to keep removing them to tune them right. I guess a few nicks just makes them fit in with the rest of the bike!

[cowboyup3371]

Renobruce,
I don't know if you got my PM I sent a few days ago but I'm reposting here as I have a few questions about the great work you did.

I have ideas in my head about making my bike look a little better and right now I'm toying with what color I want to paint the tank and side covers. If I wanted to paint my carbs, what are some of the tricks you didn't mention in your post on how to do it?

I know I need to tape off any orifice but is there a specific way to do it? Do I just wad up a piece of tape and put it in?

Do I need to hold each carb up by something as I paint it or can i have them laying down and do each side at a time?

Although they were dipped in May and I replaced the orings then, should I replace them again if I paint them?

How do I know if mine are already painted? I don't think they are due to the greyish color already there but is there an easy way to tell?

When boiling to clean them, is it a hard rolling boil? You said to leave them in for 30 mins, is that an estimate (can go longer/shorter) or a fixed this is what you need to do time? Although the oil is in the water, won't some of it still stick to the carb (even holding it down with the wooden spoon) when you dump it out? Do you dry them with a towel or will a hair dryer or air compressor work?

What's the difference between caliper paint and the exhaust paint I'm going to use on my pipes to get rid of the acid etching from the PO?

[renobruce]

QUOTE=cowboyup3371

Renobruce,
I don't know if you got my PM I sent a few days ago but I'm reposting here as I have a few questions about the great work you did.

I have ideas in my head about making my bike look a little better and right now I'm toying with what color I want to paint the tank and side covers. If I wanted to paint my carbs, what are some of the tricks you didn't mention in your post on how to do it?

I know I need to tape off any orifice but is there a specific way to do it? Do I just wad up a piece of tape and put it in?

I use painter's masking tape. Flat surfaces get taped over, then cut around the edges with a razor blade or exacto knife. With orifices and holes I shape the tape into a tapered cone and insert into the hole, then fold over the top so no paint gets in.

Do I need to hold each carb up by something as I paint it or can i have them laying down and do each side at a time?

I hold them up with small pieces of bailing wire. That also helps when I bake them in the oven....I hang them from the oven rack.

Although they were dipped in May and I replaced the orings then, should I replace them again if I paint them?

You shouldn't need to replace the orings, but you will need to strip the carbs back down.

How do I know if mine are already painted? I don't think they are due to the greyish color already there but is there an easy way to tell?

If they were painted, the dip would have most likely taken the paint off.

When boiling to clean them, is it a hard rolling boil? You said to leave them in for 30 mins, is that an estimate (can go longer/shorter) or a fixed this is what you need to do time? Although the oil is in the water, won't some of it still stick to the carb (even holding it down with the wooden spoon) when you dump it out? Do you dry them with a towel or will a hair dryer or air compressor work?

Not an exact time...30 mins. seems to be long enough to heat the parts and leach the oil out. Yes, a rolling boil. I then drain the water off, then I scrub again with dish soap and a toothbrush and rinse with clean hot water. I then use compressed air to dry them and remove any water in the orifices.

What's the difference between caliper paint and the exhaust paint I'm going to use on my pipes to get rid of the acid etching from the PO?

I haven't seen much exhaust paint that is glossy. There might not be much difference, but I'm not sure. One difference might be the heat rating of the paint. I am now using VHT caliper paint for the best results so far. It's rated at 900 deg. F.


I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[obsidianghost]

I know this is an old thread but I found it extremely helpful. My carbs aren't perfect but they turned out so much better than they would have with out this thread.

renobruce = Awesome guy



By obsidianghost at 2011-03-05