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Title: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: Octarine on April 20, 2013, 09:20:41 AM

Ive got some miscellaneous black parts that I want to repaint before I attach them. Things like footpeg brackets and spark plug covers. Have you found a particular brand to be a better match to factory? 

Bike is a 1985 K100 with 87K100 parts here and there.

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: Scott_ on April 20, 2013, 10:29:14 PM

I don't know about "best" that term is subject to interpretation......

I know of other k-brickers that have used hi-temp grade paint. Like what you would use on your bar-b-que grill, or exhaust headers on your hotrod.

Others may say "rustoleum" exterior.

If you have access, consider having them powder coated. Should last a whole lot longer that rattle can paint.

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: johnny on April 20, 2013, 10:43:44 PM

if it were me i would have them chromed...

j o

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: Octarine on April 20, 2013, 10:59:34 PM

If I wanted chrome I would kept my GL1200 Goldcouch!

I'm sure Ill get them powdercoated when finances permit. For now I just want to conceal the scratches and rash on them.

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: Chaos on April 20, 2013, 11:05:58 PM

I did my whole bike with Rustoleum Satin.  Good stuff, but like they say,  preparation is everything!

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: cmichael on April 21, 2013, 06:21:53 PM

+1  rustoleum satin, most if not all high temp is gloss.  Fast drying works best.

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: WayneDW on April 21, 2013, 07:06:46 PM

But, guys if he wants to match existing, doesn't he want a gloss rather than a satin?  I know my frame is gloss.

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: pallum on April 21, 2013, 09:33:49 PM

I just recently repainted the majority of my frame and my forks with the Rustoleum Industrial Enamel I found at Home Depot. Went on nice and isn't super glossy. Can't say how it is for durability yet but I'm happy with the finish.

(http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/pi/mp2/9150/aHR0cDovL2NwNzUuY29tL0FCUy9JbWFnZXMvNDFTZlc5ZzNYSUwuX1NTNDAwXy5qcGc=?src=http%3A%2F%2Fcp75.com%2FABS%2FImages%2F41SfW9g3XIL._SS400_.jpg&d=0aa8564ad965a01a5bd31ff172c026b905de7f9a)

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: mac on April 22, 2013, 09:41:41 AM

I used rust oleum satin black to touch up the engine bars. It was a near perfect match.

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: Octarine on April 22, 2013, 01:39:21 PM

Thanks for the tips! Im going to grab two different ones and do a test run on a scrap piece.

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: tg4360 on April 25, 2013, 02:19:28 PM

I used flat black Duplicolor from Pep Boys on everything that's black on my LT (except the knee pads) and it's survived very well.

I figured the fork lowers would start to look bad quickly but they still look great after 3 years and about 20K miles.

The only place it's started to show wear is on the leading edge of the front fender and that's no big deal.

TG

Title: Re: Which rattle can black paint is best?
Post by: Brad-Man on April 26, 2013, 11:00:32 AM

If PJ1 is still available, It comes in Matte, Semi-Gloss and Gloss and has worked well for the parts I have painted on my RD 350's...