Engine Painting

[Polymer-2]

Has anyone painted their engine? If so what paint did you use and how did you prep and apply it,
gloss or flat etc. Any overheating problems?
I like the look of the black engines with polished front covers.

[cbRider]

I did my 1954 Horex Cylinder in black. I used NAPA High Heat Engine Enamel about 20 years ago.
The Cylinder Head is Glass beaded without any protective coating applied. It is holding up great.
If I could ever figure out how to upload a picture....OK, here it goes , Karl




 

[Polymer-2]

Looks nice but what's a Horex?

[cbRider]

Hi Polimer,
the Horex is a German bike. This one is a 400cc single, has
push-rod operated valves with dual exhaust. it is for its time a very strong machine.
when the bike boom ended in 1956, the factory closed its doors for good. (unfortunately)

Karl

[dylansdad022102]

i prepped my motor with super hot water and a very strong degreaser and elbow grease. let it dry. fired it up to operating temp and painted with a high temp engine enamel. you can get at any auto parts store like pep boys.i will get a close up asap fpr you.

[cbRider]

Hey Joe, the SS looks real good.

Karl