Z650B1 Engine paint

[maltatrucker]

Hiya all
Well I finally done the plunge and took the engine out and being stripped completely,now due to no vapor blasting here in Malta I was going to have it blasted by a bloke who does parts for Lufthansa,now once that is done I don't have a bloody clue how I'm going to get a nice finish,was thinking of painting the engine if so what would be the best paint and have anyone done it.
Cheers all
Daz

[stephen parr]

Got my Z1R engine done in satin black powder coating as I was in this position 4yrs ago. Others on here will recommend PJ1 paint and from what I've seen it gives a good finish.

[maltatrucker]

I saw GUYZED's resto project and looks great but really would like to keep the Alloy look would Alloy paint look the part I wonder,has anybody tried spraying Alloy paint?

[pertonpc]

Hi mate
if you get the 650B1 engine blast cleaned - that will give you a natural alloy look that does not need painting.
The fins and crank cases can be kept nice with scotchbrite pads or 00 gauge wire wool when they start to look dirty/ stained again. The engine covers just need the laquer removing and polished up on a machine.
If you paint it you will have a non standard finish which will be higher maintenance if you keep the bike.
That's what I did anyhow.
From Mark

[z1bman]

i have used this in the past on different projects

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290179134232? ... 682wt_1139

[maltatrucker]

Looks interesting,I would love to have a engine as some of the members have here,they look so polished up.

[pertonpc]

This is how my 650 came up - with no paint.... using the methods I mentioned. It gives a good standard look if you like the factory finish

[maltatrucker]

That's nice m8 think I'll do like you then more original look thanks for the pics pertonpc

[tlc]

This is what blasted looks like

[irhobotolo]

That's nice m8 think I'll do like you then more original look thanks for the pics pertonpc

Daz, Keep it original....Dont even think about painting a B1 engine 400 hours in the garage and you will have it as clean as Marks 650 heres my grubby engine also in need of a scrub

[pertonpc]

Lovely pic Steve
...and I hope you are not incinerating that I am some kind of garage bound Saddo who can spend 400 hours.....
how very dare you

650s are like teflon pans - the more you love 'em the less the dirt sticks!!

more 650 engine porn on this thread please guys - come on Crofty and Guyzed

[irhobotolo]

Lovely pic Steve
...and I hope you are not incinerating that I am some kind of garage bound Saddo who can spend 400 hours.....
how very dare you

Not at all !!!!!
It would be a bit rich for me to call anyone a "garage bound saddo" when I spend half of my life in there
I have recently even carpeted my garage and put a phone in there

[maltatrucker]

Well it seems its going to be a few hours spent polishing then,I must be a gluten for punishment 1st the H2 now the 650 and after that the Triumph must be some kind of fetish we all have lol

[pertonpc]

Steve,
new carpet or stuff you were throwing out from the house??
What colour and pattern??

If it contains Kawasaki /Lawson green or any black K motifs or meguro badges I feel the need for a picture.

The green hornet may have need of a lair in your neck of the woods. We could go out grime fighting together on our B1s

[Crofty]

getting there, just playing around with polishing and satin black, can't do head or barrels till honed and head work done by Debbens.