painting buell race exhaust
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Might want to see what other's have used with success on their mufflers. I was going to say normally engine paint is good for about 400 deg F. I'm not sure that's enough for the exhaust on the buell.
Also that's normally a "spike" number. Normally the continuous number is lower.
Also that's normally a "spike" number. Normally the continuous number is lower.
From their msds: "CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid temperatures above 120 ° F."
Not sure if that means in liquid form(probably does as that's a safety sheet)
The description says "formulated for ... and other intermittently hot metal surfaces."
Primer description also says "recommended for use on automotive
engines and other automotive surfaces which reach intermittent
temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)"
Not trying to talk you out of it, just make sure it'll withstand the heat. I haven't yet painted a buell muffler so am not sure if that would hold up, I just know the buell is HOT HOT HOT.
Not sure if that means in liquid form(probably does as that's a safety sheet)
The description says "formulated for ... and other intermittently hot metal surfaces."
Primer description also says "recommended for use on automotive
engines and other automotive surfaces which reach intermittent
temperatures up to 500°F (260°C)"
Not trying to talk you out of it, just make sure it'll withstand the heat. I haven't yet painted a buell muffler so am not sure if that would hold up, I just know the buell is HOT HOT HOT.
neilrl79
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I used Dupli Color engine primer and paint, good for 500°, and haven't had any issues yet.
Awesome.
Wear a mask. Preferably a real mask not a disposable (they can be had for as low as ~$25 I believe at HD or lowes). Would be nice if you can set up a fan to vent your both. When I did my brother's bike I hung visqueen in the garage, wore a mask, and set up a small cheap fan from walmart taped to the visqueen on the floor, with the garage door open about a foot. The fan blew out the bottom of the garage door. Probably not approved by OSHA, but definitely helped a lot. Mask is a big thing, worth the money. I tried without at first and it was horrible.
Wear a mask. Preferably a real mask not a disposable (they can be had for as low as ~$25 I believe at HD or lowes). Would be nice if you can set up a fan to vent your both. When I did my brother's bike I hung visqueen in the garage, wore a mask, and set up a small cheap fan from walmart taped to the visqueen on the floor, with the garage door open about a foot. The fan blew out the bottom of the garage door. Probably not approved by OSHA, but definitely helped a lot. Mask is a big thing, worth the money. I tried without at first and it was horrible.
Blah.... Finished.
Probably would pay for someone else to do it next time. It can be a mess. Paint ends up everywhere.
Anyway, two pix below: one after primer applied and then after it was finished. I'm going to wait the full 7 days for it to cure before installing the race exhaust. More pix then...
Thanks again everyone for all the tips and help.
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Probably would pay for someone else to do it next time. It can be a mess. Paint ends up everywhere.
Anyway, two pix below: one after primer applied and then after it was finished. I'm going to wait the full 7 days for it to cure before installing the race exhaust. More pix then...
Thanks again everyone for all the tips and help.
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Yeah, first time painting. I think the results are good but not great. I can understand the need to apply, sand, apply, sand, apply, sand, etc. There are some blemishes on the exhaust itself that are seen (were not covered up by the primer and paint). I also messed up the front part while it was still wet but it will be covered by the lower fairing so not a big deal. With a small child in the house, time is at a premium so it was a one afternoon deal for me.
Yes, I did wear a mask and goggles. No fan but the garage doors were open and the side door so there was good airflow in the garage. I will say my "booth" was only 3 sides; it wasn't completely enclosed.
Paint was on my arms, head, face... you don't necessarily see it but it's floating out there..
I didn't cover up as much as I should have. Lesson learned.
But overall I'm happy. It's been some time since I've done something for me with my own time and hands. Makes me want to find some garage or shed to do more projects.
While it's curing over the next 7 days, it'll give me time to install the K&N filter, EBR ECM and remove the stock exhaust (and that f-in interactive cable).
And for anyone wondering, I used on can of primer and two cans of enamel paint.
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Yeah, first time painting. I think the results are good but not great. I can understand the need to apply, sand, apply, sand, apply, sand, etc. There are some blemishes on the exhaust itself that are seen (were not covered up by the primer and paint). I also messed up the front part while it was still wet but it will be covered by the lower fairing so not a big deal. With a small child in the house, time is at a premium so it was a one afternoon deal for me.
Yes, I did wear a mask and goggles. No fan but the garage doors were open and the side door so there was good airflow in the garage. I will say my "booth" was only 3 sides; it wasn't completely enclosed.
Paint was on my arms, head, face... you don't necessarily see it but it's floating out there..
I didn't cover up as much as I should have. Lesson learned.But overall I'm happy. It's been some time since I've done something for me with my own time and hands. Makes me want to find some garage or shed to do more projects.
While it's curing over the next 7 days, it'll give me time to install the K&N filter, EBR ECM and remove the stock exhaust (and that f-in interactive cable).
And for anyone wondering, I used on can of primer and two cans of enamel paint.
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nicholas900
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Looks great man. Everyone has their own preferences for this stuff. The more you do, the more you find your own way. There are a hundred "right" ways. I think we all have our own ways. Mostly I've learned from my mistakes. Think we all do.
Looks good to me. And smart to wait a while for it to dry. If the weather is good and the sun is out, a day hanging outside isn't a bad thing. If it feels tacky after sitting in the sun for a while it ain't dry yet. Just make sure it's totally dry before you throw the hold down straps around it.
Nice job.
Looks good to me. And smart to wait a while for it to dry. If the weather is good and the sun is out, a day hanging outside isn't a bad thing. If it feels tacky after sitting in the sun for a while it ain't dry yet. Just make sure it's totally dry before you throw the hold down straps around it.
Nice job.
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I don't believe this thread is not too old to resurrect
The can looks great!
I am wondering how the enamel paint is holding up 818guy?
Was it duplicolor you used?
The can looks great!
I am wondering how the enamel paint is holding up 818guy?
Was it duplicolor you used?
Route0766
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I left the tips on natural color!!
BuellyBagger
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[up]looks nice!!
Hey just a tip for ne one who wants to do the tips polished if you get them gradually sanded down to like 1500 or 2000 grit and then hit them with some 3m trizact 3000 grit they shine like crazy! And its super ez very little elbow grease required!
Hey just a tip for ne one who wants to do the tips polished if you get them gradually sanded down to like 1500 or 2000 grit and then hit them with some 3m trizact 3000 grit they shine like crazy! And its super ez very little elbow grease required!
Route0766
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One more of my bikes i painted the race exhaust !!
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