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Offline lumox

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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2013, 08:32:08 PM »
Just finished painting my engine using VHT Statin Black Case Paint, then used  with VHT Barrel Paint for the Barrels..  Problem is until you cure the paint it is very easy to chip. Then finished off with VHT clear engine enamel.

I guess time will tell.
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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2013, 09:34:00 PM »
Hi
That's what I used on my engine, I seemed to get a funny finish out of one can, as the instructions say I think 2 fine and then 1 wet 10 mins apart. I used some heat lights to help but you really need an oven or to run the engine to build up heat and slowly  let it cure the side covers and small parts I put in the  oven at half the temp  they said  ( make sure the wife is out you need to clean and air the oven when finished).It still seemed to be smell like it was curing when I got to Bourke According to Errol..
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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2013, 07:48:01 PM »
I guess I'll have to find out now as I never thought to ask for specifics, Mal said it was Satin Black and that was good enough for me.

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PS glad to see you both made it home safe Geoff
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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2013, 07:34:17 PM »
it would be interesting to hear what paint was used by Mal Pitmans painter on both Xtians and Pauls motors,, that,s if they know, ::),, I guess they,ll have to find out now :D
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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2013, 01:51:53 PM »
Yep the VHT satin is a real good much, but don't make the mistake I did and paint straight onto a soda blasted motor. It doesn't stick too well unless you wash it down with soapy water first
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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2013, 01:35:36 PM »
Hi Benno. There's been a bit of discussion about this in the past - CLICK
A couple of options mentioned here, but easiest one is the VHT Satin Black, which is a nearly perfect match for the original black.
Big bonus is that it comes in a can, so no mixing required.
The Search button is our best tool on here. Just click on it and type in "Engine paint"
It'll then provide a list of posts where it's been mentioned.
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Motor paint
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2013, 10:21:05 AM »
Does any one know what type of paint is used on the motors, eg paint code. The paint on mine has degenerated over 32 years (not surprising) and I want to paint it and have it look original, not a jet black glossy motor.
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