xinchao Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi there, Happy new year to you all! I've come with cap in hand to ask your advice please. If there is anybody who knows about dragstars and engine block paint peeling/bubbling. My bike is fairly old (but still in sound condition), however, the engine block is beginning to bubble in places, not massively but enough to try and stop it before it gets out of hand. About the size of a penny in two place. The fins are also beginning to lose their paint on the edges. The paint is a grey colour but I don't know exactly the colour code for the paint block. I would like to paint it in those spots with VHT paint if possible. Any ideas what colour I could use for the engine block? I just want to do a repair job nothing too drastic like repaint the whole block. I assume that the colour is a standard colour for the bike. Any help you really be appreciated, Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I've just used gloss black engine enamel, sanded the edges and then coated with clear varnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinchao Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 engine enamel? Great thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Go to Halfords and they do a VHT brush on grey or black paint. Wire brush off the flkes and then paint on the new paint. Start the bike and let it warm up to bake on the paint. Job done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Halfrauds actually do "Camouflage Paint", now... I was disappointed to learn that it's just a can of green or brown spray matte paint though and you still need to buy both! Spotted it when I picked up the engine enamel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g1hsg Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I went into Halfords looking for that camouflage paint. Couldn't see it anywhere. I'll get me coat............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Reminds me of the Advert in the local Gumtree site For Sale:- Camouflage Jacket £50 ono I also have a pair of trousers to match but I cant find them at the minute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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