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Post by nomoreheros on Apr 7, 2023 0:18:55 GMT 1
Need to paint the top half on my 31k engine casings and exhausts in satin black...anyone used this paint from yambits?.... reckon it as near to the factory finish but is it really? Every paint I've used the finish is too Matt... plastikote BBQ paint was brilliant until they changed the formula....now that's too matt ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230406/e89d570946a83d31e84b8ea77525a625.jpg)
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Post by jessy03 on Apr 7, 2023 5:10:06 GMT 1
I’ve used it a lot over the years, not for probably a year though, it’s quite durable, used it on the exhausts and top end ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230407/9e827e43537eb6f7730b01655723fa56.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230407/3cb4fae2700681f6b70f7bf79b4dc6df.jpg)
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Post by bare on Apr 9, 2023 16:45:29 GMT 1
Our engines Do Not get hot enough to need "hi Temp' paints. Good arguement for using Regular paints in that; IF regular paint heat deteriorates.. it's a Stark visual indicator that the engine is Destroyed.
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Post by vectisitch on Apr 9, 2023 17:18:39 GMT 1
VHT engine enamel is perfect
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Post by geoffers997 on Apr 9, 2023 20:22:29 GMT 1
I’ll +1 the VHT stuff, went on well, seems reasonably durable and wasn’t expensive.
Some have had good results with Cerakote - it’s great stuff, I got my exhausts done, it’s been very durable indeed and a fab finish.
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Post by crogthomas on Apr 10, 2023 8:52:41 GMT 1
Our engines Do Not get hot enough to need "hi Temp' paints. Good arguement for using Regular paints in that; IF regular paint heat deteriorates.. it's a Stark visual indicator that the engine is Destroyed. It's worth reiterating this. RD engines are full of water, which means they cannot get much hotter than about 120 degrees C. They rarely get above 100. In which case, just get a paint which gives you the finish you want. They will all be fine up to those sorts of temperatures. High temperature paint is for exhausts.
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Post by Norbo on Apr 10, 2023 9:36:46 GMT 1
engines dont need heat paint but i use plasticote BBQ on exhausts £8 a tin
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Post by Chewie01 on Apr 10, 2023 10:07:18 GMT 1
For the top case I would say fuel and oil resistance is an important property, for when the carbs inevitably leak.
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Post by urbantangleweed on Apr 17, 2023 6:39:11 GMT 1
The Wurth stuff is great, probably the closest finish to factory you'll find, not sure how petrol resistant it is though. For that, the Hycote engine enamel seems to be about the only one left that is and for cases, barrels and heads, it's all I use now, it's glossy not satin but I like that.
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Post by headcoats on Apr 17, 2023 9:36:07 GMT 1
If you are not doing a green bolt standard build then I would leave them bare like the LC'S No paint to scratch or get manky or get damaged by petrol Mine is still great after 10 years
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Post by damiensk on Apr 17, 2023 18:53:47 GMT 1
+1 with Norbo, that’s what I use on the exhaust pipes, Leaves a decent finish.
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