Paint Scheme - Engine Casings

bpjthornton · Nov 13, 2017

Nice weathered effect on those engine casings

Fast Eddie · Nov 14, 2017

richard-7 said:
Mask, spray, dry, polish, enjoy.

Richard, how do you mask around such an intricate shape as this? Or do you have a stencil?

richard-7 · Nov 14, 2017

Mask a rectangle. After it dries, then use scotch bright to rub off then go through your standard polishing practices. Mine is five step. Work your way up to a brilliant shine. Then on the final two stages actually buff the logo to look worn.

Use semi gloss HIGH HEAT BBQ paint.

PS clean logo really well first. Degrease and then clean with alcohol.

I do this on all kinds of metal engraved logos for car parts too.

Fast Eddie · Nov 14, 2017

Thanks Richard.

bpjthornton · Nov 14, 2017

richard-7 said:
Mask a rectangle. After it dries, then use scotch bright to rub off then go through your standard polishing practices. Mine is five step. Work your way up to a brilliant shine. Then on the final two stages actually buff the logo to look worn.

Use semi gloss HIGH HEAT BBQ paint.

PS clean logo really well first. Degrease and then clean with alcohol.

I do this on all kinds of metal engraved logos for car parts too.

Top tip. I'll be sure to try that.

richard-7 · Nov 14, 2017

The best cure is a long ride. When I did mine and went for an hr ride. Plus it was a hot day. Then polished the next day. Retro bike so I went for tje rubbed patina look. But ive seen super crisp. Cant go wrong either way.

Foggy · Nov 16, 2017

Just when I think I'm finished I find something else to do!

BPHORSEGUY · Nov 16, 2017

Stephen_Spencer said:
Hi Guys,

Not a technical question, but one of a minor aesthetics nature. I have seen several images of 961's with the 'Norton Logo' and 'N' on the engine casing painted black; it looks very effective. Google 'Norton 961 Paint Scheme' and several will pop up.

Has anybody on the forum had this done?

Regards,

Steve
Sunshine Coast

BPHORSEGUY · Nov 16, 2017

You can do it yourself easily.

Sgt80 · Dec 3, 2017

richard-7 said:
Mask a rectangle. After it dries, then use scotch bright to rub off then go through your standard polishing practices. Mine is five step. Work your way up to a brilliant shine. Then on the final two stages actually buff the logo to look worn.

Use semi gloss HIGH HEAT BBQ paint.

PS clean logo really well first. Degrease and then clean with alcohol.

I do this on all kinds of metal engraved logos for car parts too.

Another option for paint is a product made by Dupli-Color called Engine Enamel with Ceramic. I chose Semi-Gloss Black # DE1635. It claims to withstand heat up to 500F and is resistant to oil & fluids.