wiredgeorge wrote:Doesn't matter what media is used, disassemble the engine totally and then use a parts washer once the bits are blasted. I have disassembled a couple engines that have been blasted after the owner plugged every hole as well as humanly possible and they were full of crud.
Sand blasting produces a very flat finish. Beads produce a more pleasing finish. I suspect that a clear powdercoat would be a good idea AFTER the blasting to preserve the finish. You can also use a high temp powdercoat and if applied properly (cured right), it will stay on a long time and look nice. Pebbled powdercoat is my favorite as all the little imperfections don't show.
I was watching a tuner show on DIY, mainly because the host has this weird facial hair that changes every episode.
Anyway, he was powdercoating parts with a new system; pretty sure it was from Sears. You powdercoat parts in your oven.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1179461162.1187203531@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccgeaddlkemgmejcefecemldffidfno.0&pid=00917288000&vertical=TOOL&ihtoken=1
He got really good results. I was thinking; on a bike, you could fit every part except the frame (and maybe the wheels)in the oven. That system would be perfect for motorcycles.
Also, on a completely unrelated note, I saw a pic of a bike for sale on ebay the other day (not a KZ) that had been painted with rhyno lining. It actually looked pretty cool. Has anyone else run across this?
