That's what i was thinking! :-\ :-\ The engine will get another light sand when its back together completely and another layer of paint added which should smooth out the finish. I've painted a few engines in my day but the corrosion on this was defo one of the worst.1fasgsxr said:Cause Mr vintage is a pro painter...haha... nothing like bashing a guys work.
That isn't being mean, that is being a dick.VintageMBike said:OMG did you rattlecan that engine? Im not trying to be mean but that is a TERRIBLE, bubbly unfinished looking paint job.
This fucking guy. Get off your high horse dude. This forum isn't for bashing other people's work and posting selfies. If you're going to tell him you think his work is bad, then at least offer some constructive criticism.VintageMBike said:I understand the bike was in poor condition. Im simply observing the fact the paint job STILL looks terrible. Rattlecan-ish
Jim, I've found that both VHT and Duplicolor engine paints come out of the can just the same as regular spray. No noticeable difference. What with it being winter I would make sure your engine is above 60*F and keep the paint cans in the house overnight. Cold paint and cold metal is no bueno.The Jimbonaut said:Hey man, question - I'm getting ready to paint my first engine, and I've been told the high temp paint comes out way thicker than regular aerosol. I'm going to dummy run on the oil pan before hitting the lump - did you also find the paint was thicker? I don't have an engine stand so I'll be painting the thing on my workbench - still need to formulate my plan of attack. Until then it's sitting under a big black bin bag, all moody like.
Go the 750's! I'm working on a '81 F, yours is shaping up very nicely.
That's what my mate said as well. I'll point my shop heater at the fan for a few hours beforehand to warm the thing up a bit, and warm up the paint too. Was in my garage over the weekend and lasted about 2 hours before all feeling in my feet disappeared. Not for the first time my frozen extremities had me wishing the US Canadian border ran north south instead.advCo said:Jim, I've found that both VHT and Duplicolor engine paints come out of the can just the same as regular spray. No noticeable difference. What with it being winter I would make sure your engine is above 60*F and keep the paint cans in the house overnight. Cold paint and cold metal is no bueno.
I agree with @advCo regarding the paint and temperature. I used the VHT Engine Enamel and Primer and it went on very easy. When I did the second coat of engine enamel I warmed the paint but I must not of got the engine metal warm enough. I suspect this caused some of the orange peel you can see and some are giving out aboutadvCo said:Jim, I've found that both VHT and Duplicolor engine paints come out of the can just the same as regular spray. No noticeable difference. What with it being winter I would make sure your engine is above 60*F and keep the paint cans in the house overnight. Cold paint and cold metal is no bueno.
Thanks @BrodieBrodie said:Nice. The seat and tank combo work quite well
I was thinking the same thing Brodie!Brodie said:Nice. The seat and tank combo work quite well
Ha. I'm note sure. It was a mates workshop.advCo said:Looking good man. What year's the Beetle in the background? ;D
For sure!Jimbonaut said:Aye carumba that looks gorgeous