Topic: Painting Motor

[bultaco59]

Hello, gentlman,
Well I just etched primed my motor, and from what I understand I am going
to wait about  seven days 'give or take' and then get it ready to paint,
with duplicolor 1516 aluminum, can I or should I give it a once over lightly with
000 steelwool to smooth out the primer,then blow it off with compressed air,
and paint as per instructions, I was thinking of using haligen lights to cure the
paint they get pretty damm hot, has anyone used these to cure engine paint.

[jerry h]

Morning. (here's my 2cents....)
I'm not a fan of using steel wool.  No matter how much you blow it off, the little steel strands seem to work their way into somewhere inappropriate . Fine sandpaper is a safer choice....   I don't think you need a lot of heat to cure it, rather a slow heat up and slow cool down is the idea.

[vonvendetta]

Yes, most cans say 7 days. When painting the color make sure you apply it according to the can. Like vht, apply a couple quick coats, works best to make sure you get it on even. Same thing if you plan on clearing it. Don't give it 10 minutes between coats of clear if you spray can it, it will turn yellow.

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[bultaco59]

Thank you guys for input, I really want to get this right on the first go round,
a friend of mine suggested  000 scotch brite pad they are really fine and leave
nothing behind, hmmm. I like it, either that or fine sandpaper.

thanks
Bob in burbank

[vonvendetta]

yeah, if you cleaned the motor up really well before priming. You can just use some 1000grit for a quick touchup.

[skidooextreme]

DO NOT USE CLEAR.  I did this and ruined all my hard work.  I just pulled the engine again and repainted it the other day.  All the other techniques sound good!

[bultaco59]

Thanks guys, the motor is really clean, I noticed the primer spit in a couple of places im hoping
when i go over it with sandpapaer before paint it will remove the spit marks its really not that
bad, but after all the work of course i want it perfect, but we know thats not going to happen.
No clear, Im seeing most people dont use it. I will be painting this coming weekend. the motor
is assembled, Im going to be painting the jugs black and the moter silver, I was wondering
which I should paint first motor or jugs does anyone have experience with this, and what order
is best.

thanks
Bob in burbank

[vonvendetta]

I did use clear on mine from VHT so the engine enamel one. Don't think it turned out bad, I just wanted it to be cleaned easily.

[davidtime]

I'm glad I'm not the only one doing it this way. I just can't justify pulling it apart to paint it.