Cylinder barrel paint

B+Bogus · Jul 1, 2009

Hi Guys,

Any recommendations for barrel painting (in black)?

I'm contemplating using etch primer and 2k black - will this work OK or is using the primer a bit OTT?
I don't know how the 2-pack will work with the heat, but I know it'll look good before I fire the bike up!

grandpaul · Jul 1, 2009

I use Rust-O-Leum glossy black, zero issues.

B+Bogus · Jul 1, 2009

grandpaul said:
I use Rust-O-Leum glossy black, zero issues.

Thanks for the quick response! would that be the 9100 epoxy base?

Ron L · Jul 1, 2009

Awww, GrandPaul you're stealing my secrets! :lol:

I, too, have used gloss black Rust-oleum on cylinders for many years. No primer, just beadblast and shoot.

I have a can of PJ1 black but haven't used it yet.

Ron L · Jul 1, 2009

Thanks for the quick response! would that be the 9100 epoxy base?

Can't speak for GrandPaul, but I use the spray can gloss black (alkyd based).
http://www.rustoleumibg.com/images/tds/CBG_TDS Stops Rust Spray Paint 209.pdf

Jason Curtiss · Jul 1, 2009

PJ1 Fast Black case paint for me!

Ron Hulton · Jul 1, 2009

I have had great luck with Dupli-Color Gloss Black DE 1613. Scuff it up good with sandpaper and a few light coats gives a great shine. It calls for primer but i have never used any and the paint sticks just fine

BillT · Jul 1, 2009

I used the VHT (PJ1) on mine, except I used Silver the second time I painted ('73)

CanukNortonNut · Jul 1, 2009

Last week I just sprayed my cylinders with PJ1 Gloss Black. Turned out real good. No runs... I used the whole can for the barrels. No Problems. I also sprayed my bottom crankcases with PJ1 silver…also with good results.
CCN

grandpaul · Jul 2, 2009

There's a fine line between not using enough paint (funnily enough, Dreer cylinders all seem to have this malady), and TOO MUCH paint (retains heat).

A whole can sounds like a bit on the "too much" side...

Rust-O-Leum is noteworthy in that it DEFINITELY stops any rust that should have been removed initially. I find one good coat, thorough inspection to find light or missed spots, touchup those spots, then one final coat is a very good program. About 1/2 can. Mask the head surface, cam follower bores and cylinder skirts.

Brewer · Jul 2, 2009

Hey Guys, my barrel was painted with VHT (PJ1) then baked in my oven for about an hour, the end result is pics what you see here hopefully.
These pics were taken around Christmas time when I was building my bike at home..
This is my first attempt of posting pics, Mac user only.

Brewer

swooshdave · Jul 2, 2009

Brewer said:
Hey Guys, my barrel was painted with VHT (PJ1) then baked in my oven for about an hour, the end result is pics what you see here hopefully.
These pics were taken around Christmas time when I was building my bike at home...

Where was the wife?

This is my first attempt of posting pics, Mac user only.

I'd say you did ok... for a Mac user.

Brewer · Jul 2, 2009

Thanks swooshdave.
The wife couldn't handle the pace. So I swapped her for these two instead.

Brewer

swooshdave · Jul 2, 2009

Brewer said:
Thanks swooshdave.
The wife couldn't handle the pace. So I swapped her for these two instead.
Brewer

They don't look like they cook so I don't think they'll complain about the oven.

B+Bogus · Jul 2, 2009

swooshdave said:
Brewer said:

Thanks swooshdave.
The wife couldn't handle the pace. So I swapped her for these two instead.
Brewer

Click to expand...

They don't look like they cook so I don't think they'll complain about the oven.

Some great pics - too nice to take out onto the road, almost :wink:

Oh, and let me say...nice jugs (well someone had to say it

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