Engine BEFORE and AFTER

[jacques]

So after much cleaning i finally painted my engine, and considering you guys gave me some advice, I wanted to see what you guys thought haha

Thanks again

 

[jacques]

another before

 

[jacques]

last before

 

[jacques]

After

 

[jacques]

another after

 

[jacques]

final after

 

[coalnation]

Looks good man!

 

[TheCoffeeGuy]

love the change!

 

[Michigandude]

Nice, power coated?

 

[TheJester]

What kind of bike is this engine from?

 

[jacques]

Nice, power coated?

Na not a powder coat, just high heat paint, so need to run it to get it to really cure though.

 

[jacques]

What kind of bike is this engine from?

Its from a Honda VTR 250, quite a nice V-twin i think, was quite an easy paint job

 

[Math750]

Did you used paint stripper, or just sanded before painting?

Nice work btw!!

 

[jacques]

Did you used paint stripper, or just sanded before painting?

Nice work btw!!

Thanks dude

I did strip the stator and the cylinder head cases, then i realised i wasted time and money haha. I used a product called Shellite which worked quite well, gets rid of all the oil. I then sent Sonreir a message asking for a hand, he said that the engine doesn't need to be all that clean, all you really need is a good amount of wire brushing and a pressure hose (which is great for those hard to reach places). The most important thing, is to get rid of all the oil on the motor, as paint and oil don't mix well. If you are doing a motor, or any painting i guess, its important to remember that you will spend more time on prep than on the actual painting...well thats what i found anyway haha, good prep= a good job.....this is my first project, so i am learning as i go haha.

good luck with yours brother

 

[Math750]

Thanks brother, I will paint my engine soon, and I will do like you, as soon as I do, I post some photos!!

 

[TheCoffeeGuy]

Love a clean engine. here is mine CB350 172 K4

 

[Math750]

Very nice CoffeGuy, love that clean and shine engine too, but in my actual project my engine will be all black!

 

[jacques]

oh man,i am hoping to do a CB350 or higher for my next project, that engine looks mint man....love the sneaky glass of red in the back

 

[TheCoffeeGuy]

Always into the Red in the G, keeps me focused!