How is your black engine paint job holding up?

[Tev62]

As a relevant aside quite a number of classic car dealers are now importing 1970/80/90’s upmarket saloons and sports cars BACK into the UK from Japan. Things like Jaguars, MG’s, Range Rovers, Daimler’s etc

They are always listed as having no corrosion. Condition is quite remarkable underneath, I’ve seen the videos online.

So perhaps corrosion in Japan can’t be as much of an issue as it is for us. Never been so don’t know why. We get pretty much what the home market makes so I guess we have to work that bit harder to keep them looking nice.

Which is odd as they have a temperate and humid climate (according to the great google).

[Houtman_imp]

Keep in mind that older riders like us also do not look as good as years ago : it's called PATINA and patina is in at the moment .

I tell the missus that when she come home from work, "ooh, I can see that patina about you there love".

This might be my last post.

I tell the missus that when she come home from work, "ooh, I can see that patina about you there love".

This might be my last post.
Does your wife perhaps have an Irish temper ? Tell her John Houtman said so about the patina , it is a compliment to say : we have grown old TOGETHER !

[Inhouse Bob]

Patina. That's the ticket! My bike has lots of patina.

[HondaFan_imp]

This is a Canadian 2016 with 10100 kms on the clock (6200 miles) and so far has no paint issues.

[GoldOxide_imp]

2014 CB1100 black lump with over 17000 kms and zero paint issues. Ridden all four seasons, profuse humid summers with ambient air temperatures in the mid 40Cs, and winters with air temperature to -25C and salty roads.

[Rogerdj_imp]

I was thinking I wouldn't mind if my 2017MY EX engine was non-painted like that of Alfgaxaticos (shown in this post) and the newer 2019/20 MY EX.

I gave it a wash yesterday and noticed another patch of silver paint peeling off around the valve cover at the front. It is already pretty patchy underneath. For a bike that is just three years old and not quite 9.5K Km on the clock that is a pretty poor.

How is anyone else faring in that department?
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I was thinking I wouldn't mind if my 2017MY EX engine was non-painted like that of Alfgaxaticos (shown in this post) and the newer 2019/20 MY EX.

I gave it a wash yesterday and noticed another patch of silver paint peeling off around the valve cover at the front. It is already pretty patchy underneath. For a bike that is just three years old and not quite 9.5K Km on the clock that is a pretty poor.

How is anyone else faring in that department?
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Just purchased a 2018 EX, it hasnt been very well looked afer cleanleness wise but I notice the same, patch or two of silver paint lifting.
On this note, what is everyone using to restore and keep the engine black looking good? I have previously just used spray silicone / tyre shine, but note Harley Davidson offer a product for this purpose, anyone tried etc?

[LakeWylieJoe_imp]

The black/gunmetal mill on my 2014 Standard hasn't suffered from any paint chips whatsoever. I bought it in South Carolina (humid) when new and rode it out west in late 2016. 36k miles.

[Tev62]

I was thinking I wouldn't mind if my 2017MY EX engine was non-painted like that of Alfgaxaticos (shown in this post) and the newer 2019/20 MY EX.

I gave it a wash yesterday and noticed another patch of silver paint peeling off around the valve cover at the front. It is already pretty patchy underneath. For a bike that is just three years old and not quite 9.5K Km on the clock that is a pretty poor.

How is anyone else faring in that department?

I was thinking I wouldn't mind if my 2017MY EX engine was non-painted like that of Alfgaxaticos (shown in this post) and the newer 2019/20 MY EX.

I gave it a wash yesterday and noticed another patch of silver paint peeling off around the valve cover at the front. It is already pretty patchy underneath. For a bike that is just three years old and not quite 9.5K Km on the clock that is a pretty poor.

How is anyone else faring in that department?
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Just purchased a 2018 EX, it hasnt been very well looked afer cleanleness wise but I notice the same, patch or two of silver paint lifting.
On this note, what is everyone using to restore and keep the engine black looking good? I have previously just used spray silicone / tyre shine, but note Harley Davidson offer a product for this purpose, anyone tried etc?
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I am getting good use out of FS365 from Scottoiler. It leaves a very light oil film from a water based spray and is great for engines and cycle parts. An application after a wash is ideal. It is not a thick waxy once or twice a season product like ACF50.

Keep in mind that older riders like us also do not look as good as years ago : it's called PATINA and patina is in at the moment .

I tell the missus that when she come home from work, "ooh, I can see that patina about you there love".

This might be my last post.

I tell the missus that when she come home from work, "ooh, I can see that patina about you there love".

This might be my last post.
Does your wife perhaps have an Irish temper ? Tell her John Houtman said so about the patina , it is a compliment to say : we have grown old TOGETHER !

She does......I might not!

[rboe]

Here in Phoenix the black paint has held up pretty well so this is probably climate related.

Hopefully I didn't jinks myself!

[DBM_imp]

The black/gunmetal mill on my 2014 Standard hasn't suffered from any paint chips whatsoever. I bought it in South Carolina (humid) when new and rode it out west in late 2016. 36k miles.

Same here. No issues.