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Offline Texer

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Motor paint
« on: July 23, 2020, 09:00:07 PM »
What is the good durable rattle can black for the valve covers? Thanks -
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Offline Martin

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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2020, 09:28:59 PM »
Rustoleum satin canyon black, is a good match.
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Offline Skunky

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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2020, 09:39:24 PM »
Any specialist Engine paint would do the job. I would recommend that you buy from a known brand or supplier. I used Halfords engine paint which is a well known motorist shop in the UK. Because the covers don't get too hot you can use a self curing engine paint on them. Some of the VHT enamels need oven curing so unless you have an oven in your garage. Or a very understanding wife then avoid. Although I understand that oven cured is a very durable finish.
I also used A very high temperature exhaust paint on the header pipes and exhaust which remained very powdery to the touch but once I had run the bike for while they cured great and have a dark grey look to them.
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Offline Texer

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Re: Motor paint
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2020, 01:41:12 AM »
Thanks Gents - will check these out.  In usa but these brands are available.
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  • 1987 K100rs

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