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Engine Cover Paint - deltamark - 09-04-2023
Coming back from this year‘s rally, my CB 1100 Sidecar rig slid into the top rail of the trailer while I was towing it and scratched the engine guard. Was wondering if anyone has painted their engine guard and if so, what paint did you use?
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RE: Engine Cover Paint - Lord Popgun - 09-04-2023
I THINK its been done by at least one member but can’t remember for sure.
A new one can be had fairly cheap: https://www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/hon/52f28bd6f870021404ec5a28/left-crankcase-cover
Maybe cheaper on other sites, IDK.
RE: Engine Cover Paint - Gone in 60 - 09-04-2023
Could just sand it really smooth and use gloss black engine paint.
RE: Engine Cover Paint - suhawk305 - 09-04-2023
Ouch, I hope Hank isn’t upset with you. I agree with Gone.
I enjoyed our ride together on the BOTD last week.
RE: Engine Cover Paint - deltamark - 09-05-2023
Thanks Gone in 60. Not sure if I trust myself to do a good enough job, but if I screw it up, I could just then go the replacement route.
Thanks popgun! There’s a good chance I will end up going that way. I appreciate the link.
Hey Suhwak, shhh, Hank hasn’t seen it yet and yes, I enjoyed our ride too. I appreciate you riding with us at a leisurely pace.
(09-04-2023, 11:29 PM)suhawk305_imp Wrote: Ouch, I hope Hank isn’t upset with you. I agree with Gone.
I enjoyed our ride together on the BOTD last week.
RE: Engine Cover Paint - peterbaron - 09-05-2023
Hank, take a look at the L side engine cover.. and let us know
RE: Engine Cover Paint - Nachodaddy - 09-05-2023
Might be a good opportunity to try out your vinyl wrapping skills. It's cheap and can give some nice effects, and it is easy to un-do if you don't like it.
RE: Engine Cover Paint - GoldOxide_imp - 09-05-2023
(09-05-2023, 05:05 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Might be a good opportunity to try out your vinyl wrapping skills. It's cheap and can give some nice effects, and it is easy to un-do if you don't like it.
Is there [extra] heat-resistant vinyl wraps?
I do see the merit.
RE: Engine Cover Paint - Gone in 60 - 09-05-2023
Might be hard to wrap something bowl-shaped like that without seams. Might not want to stay put once it gets hot too.
RE: Engine Cover Paint - Cormanus - 09-05-2023
Pterodactyl restored a silver-coloured cover.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2802