high temp clear on a polished z engine?

[XxMurdocxX]

I have been juggling the idea of getting my engine polished. It wont be subjected to mud or anything just sand and I was wondering if anyone has used a high temp clear on their engine. Rattle can or spray gun?

[Dirtcrasher]

Sure sounds like a good idea!

Someone must have done it.

Otherwise any time it gets muddy or oxidizes, you'll get tired of polishing every nook and cranny!

[86T3]

I remember Raffa telling me that the sand ruined his polished motor when he took it to the dunes. It roughed up the aluminum till it looked like it was sandblasted. which makes perfect sense.

The clear coat will protect it somewhat but it will yellow over time. I prefer to just keep my polished engine and trike in the second floor spare bedroom. I hit it with a quality wax when i assembled it and it looks great after a year.

[XxMurdocxX]

Well the clears that i have been looking at offer good uv and abrasion protection. Pretty much an auto clear coat but it can withstand higher temps

[XxMurdocxX]

Here is the clear i want to use if/when i get my engine polished..... http://www.eastwood.com/diamond-clear-gloss-set.html

[aldochina]

i have often thought about the same thing, but i was more thinking clear powder coating. the reviews for that eastwood product are not very good!

[XxMurdocxX]

Yeah maybe a clear powder would be better.....

[yaegerb]

I have tried powder/regular clear over polished parts before and all clears will yellow over time. Honestly the only thing that keeps polished parts looking good is to keep a good maintenance routine with wax. Chrome is a different story. If you chrome the motor no need for clear and it will hold the luster longer and if its applied well, will hold up to small abrasions like sand. However, chroming the motor will cost some $$.

[El Camexican]

I have tried powder/regular clear over polished parts before and all clears will yellow over time. Honestly the only thing that keeps polished parts looking good is to keep a good maintenance routine with wax. Chrome is a different story. If you chrome the motor no need for clear and it will hold the luster longer and if its applied well, will hold up to small abrasions like sand. However, chroming the motor will cost some $$.

Keep in mind that chrome is a terrible conductor of heat. A fully chromed engine is not a good idea for extended use. Like you said, polish and wax is the only way to have a nice shine and use the engine too.

[WIkid500]

Seal it up with this: http://www.detailedimage.com/Poorboys-World-M1/Wheel-Sealant-P40/8-oz-S1/


Clear coat will yellow, chip and flake.

[yaegerb]

Keep in mind that chrome is a terrible conductor of heat. A fully chromed engine is not a good idea for extended use. Like you said, polish and wax is the only way to have a nice shine and use the engine too.

Touche El Camexican...didn't think of that fact....chrome does like to hold in its heat.

[oldskool83]

i dont like clear, its tricky. i did pull it off on some wheels i did for my rc51 streetbike but i used hard enamal. for a motor id just paint it or deal with it. fantasy things dont stay nice when you ride them. chrome powercoat is nice but not many people take the time t break a motor 100% apart just for that.

[XxMurdocxX]

i dont like clear, its tricky. i did pull it off on some wheels i did for my rc51 streetbike but i used hard enamal. for a motor id just paint it or deal with it. fantasy things dont stay nice when you ride them. chrome powercoat is nice but not many people take the time t break a motor 100% apart just for that.
I already have it stripped down ready to go in some sort of direction.

[XxMurdocxX]

Anybody know how to find out the type of alloy that the tri z engine is made of? There is a shop in phoenix that would hard coat anodize my engine if can find out what the alloy is.

[Dirtcrasher]

Bill 007 may know, as well as Buster Brown, Shortline, Mickey Dunlap, Vintage Mike, Black sheep @.Org - Just off the top of my head.

[Mr. Clean]

There was a company called Zoops Seal that made a sealer that was to be applied after metals were polished. It is supposed to seal the pores of the metal and maintain the polished finish for longer than exposed aluminum. That company has now changed to ShineSeal. I have never used it but I have read up on it and have seen positive results. The only catch is it does not polish the metal, it is a coating so whatever the part looks like when completed (hopefully mirror finish) is what you will get after applying this product.

http://www.shineseal.com/

I have never been able to clear coat anything polished with any lasting results. The clear coat chips due to nothing to bite onto and yellows.