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#1 PostAuthor: Sha Hoorsur » Sun May 18, 2014 5:00 pm

Can anyone recommend a suitable paint for a Z engine. :?:

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#2 PostAuthor: nw66 » Sun May 18, 2014 5:04 pm

Just used VHT on my GS1000, very good :D
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#3 PostAuthor: Crofty » Sun May 18, 2014 5:08 pm

Was a fan of PJ1, but not tried the new stuff. I have just started using BBQ paint from a rattle can, so far so good, no long term experience of it yet
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#4 PostAuthor: BRIAN S » Sun May 18, 2014 9:57 pm

I use homebase bbq paint on my engine & exhausts works very well
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#5 PostAuthor: Jay1969 » Sun May 18, 2014 10:04 pm

A lot of folks swear by 'Wurth'. Not tried it me sen like.
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#6 PostAuthor: z1bman » Sun May 18, 2014 10:06 pm

wurth high temperature not cheap but the nearest to the original finish

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#7 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Sun May 18, 2014 10:49 pm

DON'T use PJ1 it is SHIT now.

Wurth satin or Sperex/Simoniz tough black is probably the best now.
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#8 PostAuthor: jimmock » Sun May 18, 2014 11:34 pm

I used this on my 73 Z1.

Great result and looks good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/19065775 ... 0&ff14=108
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#9 PostAuthor: jimmock » Sun May 18, 2014 11:34 pm

I will post some pics if required.

Best results are obtained by thinning it down with a wee smidgin of petrol.
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#10 PostAuthor: Sha Hoorsur » Sun May 18, 2014 11:41 pm

Does that mean you used it twice, or did you apply two coats? :??
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#11 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Mon May 19, 2014 1:09 pm

jimmock wrote:I used this on my 73 Z1.

Great result and looks good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/19065775 ... 0&ff14=108


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#12 PostAuthor: jimmock » Mon May 19, 2014 11:26 pm

ADRIAN H wrote:
jimmock wrote:I used this on my 73 Z1.

Great result and looks good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/19065775 ... 0&ff14=108


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#13 PostAuthor: irhobotolo » Tue May 20, 2014 7:03 pm

You missed off .......... " out to lunch " :wink:
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#14 PostAuthor: zpower » Tue May 20, 2014 7:20 pm

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#15 PostAuthor: RALPHARAMA » Wed May 21, 2014 3:49 pm

I would recommend using a proper zinc chromate etch primer,with no build followed by a two pack polyurethane satin. Make sure you use a decent mask and in a ventilated area, ideally a spray booth, though I often paint in the back garden :lol:
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