Guys,

I wanna paint the head cover.

Can I just use Duplicolor or equivalent paint for engines and then a sealant coat? No need to prep it other than cleaning? Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

wouldn't hurt it to rough up the existing paint with somewhat fine grit sandpaper to give the new paint some extra "bite" onto the surface.

make sure to degrease well before you paint.

 

Great idea. I really like how the Husky motors look with the red valve cover.

 

Yup, they look cool and that's what I wanna do. It will go nice with my all black SF. I also have Zeta engine plugs in red on the way. So, why not?

Thanx for the tip wildcard.

 

Want to try high temp paint while your at it?

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/enginePaint/

Please post pics later. Thanks.

 

If it was me...and I really wanted it to last..POWDERCOAT it...done.. comes in all kinds of colors...

 

hightemp paints can remain kinda soft until fully cured, easy to scratch or scuff or get dirt imbedded. not sure if the valve cover runs hot enough for a fast cure? maybe consider curing in a oven? or using a different kind of paint. PJ1 used to have color match side case paint, maybe they have a red? some early cr honda had red motors.

 

Yes, that was my first option. But unfortunately I can´t find a place here that will do a single piece. Every place I´ve called will do only large scale jobs.

So, I am stuck with paint, which is being a b!tch to find, too. Sometimes I miss how easy it was to get stuff and work done in the US. Sucks!

 

If your powercoater is a busy shop, ask them to call you next time they are set up doing red. If your not picky about the shade of red it shouldn't be too long. Got a tank painted that way at a body shop.