One N Only Kev Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 i currently have my bike in bits, and my frame is ready to get blasted and powder coated, but i would like to paint my engine black. how do i prep the engine and what paint do i use, i am a complete novice so please have mercy on me, and use likle words, thanks for taking the time to read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted September 16, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 16, 2012 I rub down and wipe with a tack cloth. Paints are always a difficult choice. At the moment I am leaning to VHT brand so VHT case paint and VHT barrel paint. All the work is in the prep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One N Only Kev Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 This is where im more worried about, i havnt a clue what cleaners to use and weather i need to rub it down with sand paper or just paint it, urghhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted September 16, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 16, 2012 Gunk to clean it. Use wet and dry paper 320/400 with some washing up liquid in the water. Dry, Tack cloth and spray. It is a lot easiler than it looks to get a good finish if you take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One N Only Kev Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 thanks pal will give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 17, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 17, 2012 tooth brush everything and get a good key for the paint to stick. It takes ages so do it in stages bit by bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernz NZ Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hi Kev, can't wait to see final product....have a xvs650 myself(1st ever bike)......cool what other vstar owners do to there bikes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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