Need some advise on how to bake my engine cases

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19 Jan 2018 18:38 #777449 by JohnLuke

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I am going to buy some seymour hot spot paint for my kz750 spectre engine cases. It says for my to bake them at 400 for 2 hours.

My question is, do I need to remove the studs from the top of the case b4 I cook the paint on? Someone told me It might warp the studs. Anyway, Thanks.

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20 Jan 2018 04:55 #777472 by Nessism

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400F won't "warp the studs." Personally I'd remove them regardless but not due to heat distortion.

BTW, that Hot Spot paint is intended for headers and exhaust manifolds or similar. It's not designed as an engine paint. I'm curious how it works out for you so please chime with the results.

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20 Jan 2018 09:01 #777487 by JohnLuke

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Well what paint would you suggest? I heard from a guy that I could use it. Do you think it will work?

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks!

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20 Jan 2018 09:29 #777488 by ThatGPzGuy

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Personally I like the PJ1 line of engine paints. After baking, it is pretty tough and does a good job of replicating the factory paint on my GPz.

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20 Jan 2018 10:42 #777494 by davido

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What temp/time did you bake the PJ1 for?( I preheated my cans in warm water before spraying and of course the labels vanished! Doh!!
I emailed the company but got no reply. I can confirm that unbaked PJ1 will wash off as soon as your carbs leak.)

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20 Jan 2018 10:49 #777496 by ThatGPzGuy

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I baked mine at 350 for an hour. I used the BBQ while the wife was out shopping...Please don't tell on me

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20 Jan 2018 11:10 #777498 by slmjim+Z1BEBE

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PJ1 Fast Black here on a '73 Z1 motor.

We just ran it to bake. No problems in 270 miles so far.

Good Ridin'
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20 Jan 2018 14:37 #777502 by z1kzonly

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HINT! start 5 minutes after your wife or girl leave for work! Have a couple of box fans! Make sure your oven exhaust fan is working.
Spray and enjoy, couple hours will clear the smell!
Then make it romantic, light one of those 20 candles in the cupboard (LOL)

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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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20 Jan 2018 15:53 #777512 by JohnLuke

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Idk about PJ1. I’ve never heard of it.

Any more ideas on paint? Personally I want a paint that is going to be super durable and chip resistant. Ik that’s not possible, but I would like to get the closest to it.

Thanks!

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20 Jan 2018 16:41 #777516 by Nessism

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I used VHT engine paint on my bike and it gets eaten by gasoline and chips really easily.

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20 Jan 2018 16:44 #777517 by GregZ

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slmjim+Z1BEBE wrote: PJ1 Fast Black here on a '73 Z1 motor.

We just ran it to bake. No problems in 270 miles so far.

Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE

What he said. i have restored several 73 z1's and used PJ1 fast black. I've never baked engine cases and never had any problems with the paint. Paint it run it don;t worry about it !!

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20 Jan 2018 19:24 #777526 by JohnLuke

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Anybody have good results with plastikote?

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