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12 Posts | Latest reply on 23/07/2020 15:46:35 by póg mo thóin | Go to original / last post

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Gallowglass

In: Hertford
Posts: 60

I have that black 'crackle surface' type paint on an HD Fat Bob engine, but there are bits where it needs repainting- the paint just falls off the metal. (I know, poor quality finish on a harley; who'd have thought it!)

I should be really grateful for any suggestions as to painting in the bits of exposed engine, what to use, how to get the least obvious join between the old and new paint- pretty much any practical advice. (My son already suggested getting rid of the bike.)

Message posted by Gallowglass on 24 June 2020 at 12:13

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Gallowglass @ 24/06/2020 12:13:45

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In: NA
Posts: 0

Try black engine paint off ebay, i,ve used it a few times on my bikes with no issues. Use a very small artists brush and blend it in.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 24 June 2020 at 14:14

Deleted Member @ 24/06/2020 14:14:37

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In: West Sussex
Posts: 647

I've used PJ1 in the past who do a wrinkle finish in an aerosol.
VHT wrinkle finish is also available and cheaper it seems, though some users apparently report that adhesion is better with an etch primer.
Also available in aerosol, though I don't know the max' working for that.

Time to start Googling I think.

Message posted by invalid characters on 24 June 2020 at 16:23

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jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Some of the black finishes on Triumph engines seems a bit dodgy,only lasted 25 years on my 900 Tiger before i had to repaint some outer casings...B&Q Satin Black Barbeque Paint seems to last best...wrinkle bit might be a pain to reproduce over large areas...bound to be a Youtube video though,lol

Message posted by jinx57 on 25 June 2020 at 09:11

jinx57 @ 25/06/2020 09:11:55

Gallowglass

In: Hertford
Posts: 60

Thank you so much gentlemen- that all gives me a great starting point. I always like to ask fellow bikers for personal recommendations!

Message posted by Gallowglass on 25 June 2020 at 18:12

Gallowglass @ 25/06/2020 18:12:33

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Mikris Finishers in Stonehouse,Glos,did some fork bottoms and both yokes in exactly the same effect on a friends Ducati single,quite some years ago..if all else fails,i'll ask them for you...or check them out at www.mikris-finishers.co.uk...

Message posted by jinx57 on 25 June 2020 at 18:50

jinx57 @ 25/06/2020 18:50:19

Gallowglass

In: Hertford
Posts: 60

Thanks, Jinx, I'll take a look!

Message posted by Gallowglass on 26 June 2020 at 08:27

Gallowglass @ 26/06/2020 08:27:48

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In: NA
Posts: 0

There are powder coaters who can do a crinkle finish, seen several done at car and bike shows.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 15 July 2020 at 14:28

Deleted Member @ 15/07/2020 14:28:39

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Powder coat looks well when done right

Message posted by Deleted Member on 15 July 2020 at 16:56

Deleted Member @ 15/07/2020 16:56:18

Gallowglass

In: Hertford
Posts: 60

Thanks for the suggestions!

Message posted by Gallowglass on 16 July 2020 at 07:17

Gallowglass @ 16/07/2020 07:17:45

Tazman57

In: Coundon
Posts: 1

Hello

Message posted by Tazman57 on 16 July 2020 at 19:47

Tazman57 @ 16/07/2020 19:47:13

póg mo thóin

In: Thanet
Posts: 62

Satin or gloss engine paint from eBay I used satin on my exhausts they came up well

Message posted by póg mo thóin on 23 July 2020 at 15:46

póg mo thóin @ 23/07/2020 15:46:35

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