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I've seen some pretty nice looking Type IV engines here. Often they feature painting the fan housing and intake runners in addition to the sheet metal. Now I know powder coating is the preferred way to go, but I doubt this is a possibility for my project.
So what are your recommendations for prepping these surfaces for paint, whether to use primer and how to choose one, and what type of paint to use? Thanks in advance for the input! |
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I ended up using Rust-Oleum "Hammered" Premium Dark Bronze on the fan housing and runners and "Satin Black" Premium on the tins. Not much prep required. I just degreased the parts, sanded with 400 and 600 wed dry and sprayed 2-3 light coats, no primer and it will inhibit rust. Let it dry for a day and it will stay even under extreme heat. It ends up baked on from the engine heat.
I used this on a cast iron head for my triumph and it's stayed nice for about 2 years now...and it gets real hot. |
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