Dr Gil Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I'm sure that this must have been discussed before but I'm not finding anything with searches. Some of the silver (what? an engine paint thread that's not about "bubbling black?") on my engine cylinder's fins is flaking away and looking a bit scruffy. I'd like to touch it up and am hoping someone here has had luck matching the color. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I wasn't aware that the cylinders were painted. I thought it was raw aluminum. You might try a high-heat exhaust paint...sorry- I don't have much more of a suggestion than that. Well, one suggestion- if you try some paints looking for a match, use a scrap piece of aluminum as a test piece- see how well it mimics the original color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I was recently wondering if the heads could be removed & jet coated like the exhaust pipes. Since I havent seen it done yet there must be a reason why it cant be done. That would really look great if it were possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Eastwood Alumablast with an Eastwood clearcoat is a close and durable match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtucker Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I can tell you from first-hand experience that PJ1 Silver Engine and Case paint is damn near dead-on. http://tinyurl.com/zoexl This stuff was recommended to my mechanic by Mike Rich. I just had it refinished a few weeks ago, and it looks very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiloSjon Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Some of the silver (what? an engine paint thread that's not about "bubbling black?") on my engine cylinder's fins is flaking away and looking a bit scruffy. I'd like to touch it up and am hoping someone here has had luck matching the color. Any suggestions? Also on how to get rid of the existing flaky paint? Paintremover + steelbrush? Or completely remove the cylinders for sand / pearl blast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gil Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yes, I'm interested in doing it right also so any tips on how to remove, touch up, etc would be appreciated (I really, really don't want to remove the cylinders though) would be appreciated. I can tell you from first-hand experience that PJ1 Silver Engine and Case paint is damn near dead-on. http://tinyurl.com/zoexl This stuff was recommended to my mechanic by Mike Rich. I just had it refinished a few weeks ago, and it looks very good. Thanks for the tip and link Mr. Tucker...I followed your link and ordered a can. Much appreciated...except for my usual bitch about Dennis Kirk, ordering an $8 item and having a $7 shipping and handling fee...sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancheroxl Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Pj1 apparently doesnt sell silver anymore...ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I used VHT Nu-Cast Aluminum on the rear case of the transmission and the output shaft collar. The balance of transmission and engine are original color. It's quite close, but seems to be a bit brighter and have a little more sparkle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancheroxl Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammershaug Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 4/15/2018 at 1:29 PM, Scud said: I used VHT Nu-Cast Aluminum on the rear case of the transmission and the output shaft collar. The balance of transmission and engine are original color. It's quite close, but seems to be a bit brighter and have a little more sparkle. Thanks @Scud! I've searched a long time for engine paint to my Greenie, and there it was! Great. It looks close enough to me. My oil pan is being glass bead blasted these days, so good to know what paint to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 looks gorgeous Scud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, LowRyter said: looks gorgeous Scud. Truly! That would be what has become @KINDOY2's Greenie, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINDOY2 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I recently picked up some of the same paint Scud mentioned and refreshed the Sump pan...matched well and turned out very satisfactory imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, KINDOY2 said: I recently picked up some of the same paint Scud mentioned and refreshed the Sump pan...matched well and turned out very satisfactory imo. I’m thinking that is your RedFrame in Scud’s image. In that case, your sump should match the gearbox rather swimmingly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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