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Originally Posted by Larzfromarz
What technique did you use or what paint? I am doing a similar finish on a CB350 engine for my cafe bike. Afterwards I'll knock off the pant on the edges of the fins for a later model Triumph look. Looks great and hopefully durable.
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I just realized I didn't answer you. It's VHT high temp black header paint, and I'll be polishing the (aluminum) fins as well. I'll leave the cast iron fins alone as I'll not be clear coating the motor when it's finished. (Too many 'my clear coat yellowed, how do I fix it?' threads for my tastes)
I laid the paint down on a 65 degree day, and while it looks GREAT, the surface is kinda fragile, you can rub it with a finger and it starts to get shiny. I'll be chucking the pieces in the BBQ this weekend to see if I can't toughen it up some.
From the internet, courtesy of Google:
Off the Vehicle:
Paint must be completely dry before beginning curing process.
Heat to 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes.
Let cool for 30 minutes.
Heat to 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes.
Let cool for 30 minutes.
Heat to 650°F (343°C) for 30 minutes.
Let cool for 30 minutes.