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    Any suggestions for engine paint?

    I pulled my engine from my 1982 Katana and the frame and all the parts are at the powder coater. The engine is quite clean and came out nice after a pressure wash but could use a bit of brightening before getting put back in a sparkling silver frame and getting its new header.

    Any suggestions for the brand / color / type of paint? Any tips on painting?

    I've heard of some people using brushes and sponges rather than rattle-cans.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Wayne
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    #2
    This stuff is pretty durable if the surface is prepped well.

    Explore Engine Paints to Improve Engine's Appearance | Eastwood
    http://www.eastwood.com/vht-case-paint-black-oxide-sp903.html?fee=5&fep=50081&srccode=ga220010&gclid=CJbLqJ-rqb8CFY17fgodZaEAOQ
    Prepare your engine bay for years of great-looking horsepower with Eastwood high-temp engine paints that come in many show-worthy colors to Do the Job Right.
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    1982 CB900f

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      #3
      Searched and found a few threads in the archives for your review...

      Eastwood Engine Paint Universal Aluminum - The GSResources Forums
      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=217351
      Put any information that you have to make your bike look great in here.

      Engine color 78/79 GS1000 - The GSResources Forums
      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=215857
      Put any information that you have to make your bike look great in here.

      Engine paint - The GSResources Forums
      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=203808
      Put any information that you have to make your bike look great in here.
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

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      KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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        #4
        Lots of choices out there. One such thread... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...28#post1986128
        De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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          #5
          I'm holding a spray can of "VHT HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE ENAMEL DRIVE TRAIN PAINT CHEMICAL RESISTANT COATING UP TO 550 F."

          Mine's gloss black. Seems to do the job (makes my '82 look like an '83), wasn't cheap.
          Last edited by Rob S.; 07-03-2014, 11:33 AM.
          1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

          2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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            #6


            I used Duplicolor engine paint (color is cast iron). I used three coats of color and two coats of clear. The covers are powder coated with silver vein. Duplicolor works well. Never underestimate the value of proper prep work. After curing a few days it stands up to fuel spills. I left one of my drains open on carb bowl and fuel ran freely onto motor. I wiped it up within a minute so I don't know how it would stand up to prolonged exposure. I'm pleased with the results. I have also used VHT with great results. Only drawback with the VHT I've used is that it has to be cured in an oven for it to be durable.

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              #7
              Heres some examples of VHT high temp UMIVERSAL ALUMINUM....part # SP-127.






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                #8
                Thanks guys. Chuck, the color on the GS1000 looks perfect.

                W

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                  #9
                  I've used a sponge, now I use a brush for touch ups.

                  Touched up the exhaust ten minutes ago; gonna lace up the boots and go cure it now. (The ride will cure more than just my exhaust paint! )
                  1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                  2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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