engine painting ?

[Hammy]

anybody paint their engine ?

considering doing mine to freshen it up as it has some corrosion here and there
but not sure what paint to use

[KiwiCol]

Gidday Hammy, I've not painted my engine, but there are a few on here who do.  From memory I think they use Hammerite BBQ paint. (Black, sticks good & handles the heat)

Redbiker or GSXbarmy would know.

[gsxbarmy]

Halfords own brand gloss Engine paint is very good as is PJ1 Satin Black (bit harder to get these days but great stuff if you can get it (eBay a good source) or Techcote Satin Black (if PJ1 proves difficult to locate).

Hammerite BBQ paint is good more fir downpipes etc IMO.

[froudy]

I repainted my lads Bandit 600 lump.
Thoroughly cleaned first, then etch primer and Tech Cote Satin black. After paint I replaced all the casing bolts with stainless..They look good against the black.

Before and after pics...

[KiwiCol]

That looks bloody awesome Froudy!   

[grog]

sure does

[Notty]

Looks fantastic Steve ! 

[froudy]

It's all in the cleaning and prep really...It takes a lot longer than the actual spraying.

You think my engines come up nice, there's a guy I know through Facebook called Harry Overton..The man is a bloody magician where engine refurbs are concerned. Some of the work I've seen him do is nothing short of genius.  His company is called Briteworx.
He can do fin repair too amongst his many talents and basically turn an old tatty lump into a stunning piece of machinery.

Here's a couple of his.
Honda CBX 6 cylinder before and after and a Guzzi V Twin lump which is a real stunner.

[KiwiCol]

That Guzzi motor is stunning to look at.  Absolute cracker of a resto job done on it.   The actual design of it though, looks 'agricultural' to me.

[VladTepes]

I do not approve of painting a CBX engine - they ought to me all shiny !

That Guzzi motor is stunning to look at.  Absolute cracker of a resto job done on it.   

Indeed ! Very impressive!

The actual design of it though, looks 'agricultural' to me.

Wash your mouth out. Don't say that (even if it's true)
I've always been a big fan of Moto Guzzis and was all set to get one, but having the GSX1400 I will never sell it, and can't afford two bikes.

[KiwiCol]

Sorry boss,  I'll go beat myself for being so insolent.   



mumble mumble mutter 




looks like a bloody waterpump mumble mutter

[grog]

agricultural, great description. they sound good with decent cans. i test rode a 1100 brevia think it was. just terrible. i really liked the old le mans, they worked well.

[grog]

double post, sorry i forgot why i commented. i have some stuff called s100. brings the black motor up perfectly. cant seem to find in oz again. think its sold in harley shops under a diff name. still have some left, will search harder. it is unreal stuff, motor looks brand new. anyone finds an oz supplier, let me know.

[shanered6]

That Guzzi motor is stunning to look at.  Absolute cracker of a resto job done on it.   

Indeed ! Very impressive!

The actual design of it though, looks 'agricultural' to me.

Wash your mouth out. Don't say that (even if it's true)
I've always been a big fan of Moto Guzzis and was all set to get one, but having the GSX1400 I will never sell it, and can't afford two bikes.

Me to i love my guzzi's but the agricultural bit is not far wrong !!    but they were actually designed as marine engines and thats why there very simple and very reliable .