Topic: Engine Finishes

[36EL2212]

I'm restoring my first Honda 750. It is a 1975 K model. Can someone please tell me what the factory finish on the head and cylinders is? Is it raw aluminum? How do I return them to original condition? Bead blasting? Soda blasting?

Any help would be appreciated.

[76CB5WI]

Its paint
Bead will get you the best result.
Clean it out and well after wards. including the oil ways.
Get a good head gasket kit with all the orings..etc.
Finish with Duplicolor DE1615 and primer or VHT.

[36EL2212]

Thank you, Chris. I just dropped off the parts to be soda blasted and picked up a couple cans of DE 1615.

I'll post some pictures when the project is complete.

[charlevoix418]

Is Duplicolor DE1615 color very close from Honda original motor color?

Raynald

[SohRon]

DE1650 Cast Coat Aluminum is a little closer, IMHO. A semi-gloss that isn't quite as "silver" as their aluminum paint

[Toxic]

That's a very pretty engine what does the rest of the bike look like?

[SohRon]

This is how the engine looks with the bike near completion (click on the pic for a larger view). Unfortunately, this is as far as this build got due to frame problems. I think the color is pretty close to original, without having to make special orders for the real deal.