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oldtoys72
05-11-2010, 04:46 PM
So I see all these trikes that have bright shiney parts on them and I drool! I can't afford to buy stuff like that for a trike I want to ride wherever whenever! How can I dress my engine up so it has a clean look? Can I paint the whole dang thing pretty easily myself? How should I do it and what should I use?
Grizzlypeg
05-11-2010, 05:08 PM
PJ1 barrel paint and PJ1 case paints look like the best option for the DIY'er, if you can get your hands on them. I can't find them in my city.
jb2wheels
05-11-2010, 05:40 PM
I used some Dupli-Color hi-temp paint on my 110 engine. I bought it at the local Advance Auto Parts. Nothing special. Anything red on the engine in these pics (case covers & cylinder):
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This engine has about 10 hours on it now and still looks like this. I spent some time cleaning with a wire wheel and brake cleaner, then baked the parts in my oven after painting.
I was worried about the cylinder and I'm actually impressed it still looks good.
I have not used the PJ1 stuff.
thestud25
05-11-2010, 05:46 PM
PJ1 barrel paint and PJ1 case paints look like the best option for the DIY'er, if you can get your hands on them. I can't find them in my city.
It is good to see another guy that uses PJ1. That paint is great!
Tecate 50
05-11-2010, 05:56 PM
PJ1 and good prep work!
rdlsz24
05-11-2010, 10:22 PM
Pull the engine out, clean/degrease it, and then use some high temp paint on it. I used some cheap stuff like jb2wheels said. It holds up fine as long as I don't spill gas on it. When then happens it gets a dull spot.
Rob
atc500x
05-11-2010, 10:44 PM
I have paint my 250r motor with a paint especially made for car wheel,flat black,the job is unbelivable,look like a NOS motor,will post pic soon on the resto
oldtoys72
05-12-2010, 12:07 AM
so would any high-temp paint do the trick? Clean, Degrease, scuff, paint... pretty simple i suppose
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