Topic: What do you think of this paint prep procedure and execution?

[SKOL]

This is what I'm thinking and I wanted to bounce it off whoever has some experience/opinions. Please tell me what you think, how you have done it in the past, with both positive and negative results.

I have my case halves, jugs, and cylinder head soda blasted, scuffed with maroon scotchbrite, wiped down with Eastwoods Aluma-prep, and I will give it a final wipe with acetone before painting.

The actual paint procedure, I was planning on assembling the engine, with no guts, using the old case bolts. Painting it, disassembling it, then reassembling it with everything installed, using new case bolts.


I could also tape everything off and paint pieces individually, but then the concern of masking off bolt holes comes into play.

What do you guys think? If I paint the engine pseudo- assembled engine the only things that need to be masked off would be intake/exhaust and the areas the covers would go. If I go this route... have any suggestions for masking off bolt holes/intake/exhaust?

Thanks

[70CB750]

i use foam ear plugs to protect holes while painting.

[flybox1]

I did each individual piece separate.   Didnt want to ufck up my paint while disassembling/moving everything.
It might be tough to roll the engine to get inside the fins/nooks/crannies without ruining paint applied in another area.

3" painters tape and some fresh razor blades masks things quickly.

[SKOL]

I did each individual piece separate.   Didnt want to ufck up my paint while disassembling/moving everything.
It might be tough to roll the engine to get inside the fins/nooks/crannies without ruining paint applied in another area.

3" painters tape and some fresh razor blades masks things quickly.

How did you mask off your bolt holes? Also, I was planning on hanging it from the rear motor mount from the ceiling. So it's kind of suspendEd in air at an angle

[SKOL]

i use foam ear plugs to protect holes while painting.

That's a great idea

[flybox1]

i use foam ear plugs to protect holes while painting.

That's a great idea

+1
You can get these bulk at most big box hardware stores.

[CycleRanger]

Reusable silicone plugs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231284369875?

[flybox1]

Reusable silicone plugs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231284369875?

perfect!

[70CB750]

i use foam ear plugs to protect holes while painting.

That's a great idea

I learned it here, pretty sure

[SKOL]

Reusable silicone plugs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231284369875?

Oh nice, I wonder if there's something like these that would fit ibtake/exhaust ports

[CycleRanger]

Reusable silicone plugs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231284369875?

Oh nice, I wonder if there's something like these that would fit ibtake/exhaust ports

Just use some aluminum foil or blue tape.

[greenjeans]

The rubber caps that go on the legs of cheap fold-up chairs work great for sealing up intake & exhaust ports.  You can get different sizes at Home Depot etc