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CrawlerD · 08-21-2009, 08:04 PM

It is my Birthday weekend, that means I get SHOP TIME!!! I am going to be painting and sandblasting tomorrow. I was going to paint some exhaust and wanted to know what stuff you guys use? Hi temp black but from where? I thought I would hit pep boys tomorrow too. WHat color of the duplicolor is a good match for the wheels? Or any other paint color tips?

I dont want to do a search and that it is my B-day I dont have too! Thanks for your help!

tmas · 08-21-2009, 08:09 PM

Congrats...How old?
tmas

slimbo · 08-21-2009, 08:12 PM

have a great b-day. have any extra z50r hubs?

50minikid · 08-21-2009, 10:58 PM

I painted my z50 exhaust with high temp black (I think krylon) I got a Fred Meyers. It has held up so far and looks alot better, you cant beat a $4 paint job.

CrawlerD · 08-21-2009, 11:01 PM

Thanks for the bday wishes guys. Been about a year since I joined pm!

Racinguy542 · 08-21-2009, 11:09 PM

I can only ever find "Gloss Black" high temp paint for 250 degrees or less I think.... The 500+ degree stuff is always satin or flat black...not a good match for wheels. But I tried the gloss stuff and it rubs off a little but does the job well enough. I always get the stuff at Checker or any auto parts store... If you can do high temp powdercoat it looks 10000x better...but that can be a PITA.

crazyj23 · 08-21-2009, 11:37 PM

the gloss black high temp krylon stuff 500 degree plus, is great on everything my whole 50 looks new from it. the only spot that has worn off is the top of the brake pedal where my foot goes the rest has held up fine ,even the right side engine case.

z50 chopper · 08-22-2009, 12:11 AM

if you could afford it go with the ceramic coating or powder coating for your exhaust and other engine components.

edit:happy birthday

CrawlerD · 08-22-2009, 12:39 AM

I agree with the ceramic and powder coat comments. But I have a few bikes I just want to "freshen" up. And I want to do it tomorrow not wait. You know how us guys get with the tunnel vision.

z50 chopper · 08-22-2009, 01:00 AM

Then tunnel vision on somthing that will outlast paint

Ceramic coating can be had in several colours and has a higher heat resistance than high temp paint and is also alot more durable, perfect for exhaust and engine components and lasts longer than paint.

Powder coating can be had in multiple colours won't rub off as easy as paint and lasts longer than paint. perfect for frames, tanks, forks, swingarms, engine side covers.

then compare the time saved over the long run, spend 5-8 hours sandblasting and painting every year or so, or spend 5-8 hours sandblasting and powercoating/ceramicoating every 10+ years give or take a year or 2

08-21-2009, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrawlerD 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 645	Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! It is my Birthday weekend, that means I get SHOP TIME!!! I am going to be painting and sandblasting tomorrow. I was going to paint some exhaust and wanted to know what stuff you guys use? Hi temp black but from where? I thought I would hit pep boys tomorrow too. WHat color of the duplicolor is a good match for the wheels? Or any other paint color tips? I dont want to do a search and that it is my B-day I dont have too! Thanks for your help!

08-21-2009, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,107	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! Congrats...How old? tmas

08-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
slimbo 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: etters, pa Posts: 251 My Mood:	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! have a great b-day. have any extra z50r hubs?

08-21-2009, 10:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 936 My Mood:	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! I painted my z50 exhaust with high temp black (I think krylon) I got a Fred Meyers. It has held up so far and looks alot better, you cant beat a $4 paint job.

08-21-2009, 11:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
CrawlerD 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 645	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! Thanks for the bday wishes guys. Been about a year since I joined pm!

08-21-2009, 11:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Racinguy542 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 681 My Mood:	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! I can only ever find "Gloss Black" high temp paint for 250 degrees or less I think.... The 500+ degree stuff is always satin or flat black...not a good match for wheels. But I tried the gloss stuff and it rubs off a little but does the job well enough. I always get the stuff at Checker or any auto parts store... If you can do high temp powdercoat it looks 10000x better...but that can be a PITA.

08-21-2009, 11:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
crazyj23 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 92	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! the gloss black high temp krylon stuff 500 degree plus, is great on everything my whole 50 looks new from it. the only spot that has worn off is the top of the brake pedal where my foot goes the rest has held up fine ,even the right side engine case.

08-22-2009, 12:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
z50 chopper 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 504 My Mood:	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! if you could afford it go with the ceramic coating or powder coating for your exhaust and other engine components. edit:happy birthday

08-22-2009, 12:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
CrawlerD 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 645	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! I agree with the ceramic and powder coat comments. But I have a few bikes I just want to "freshen" up. And I want to do it tomorrow not wait. You know how us guys get with the tunnel vision.

08-22-2009, 01:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
z50 chopper 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 504 My Mood:	Re: Exhaust and wheel paint qustions from the Birthday boy! Then tunnel vision on somthing that will outlast paint Ceramic coating can be had in several colours and has a higher heat resistance than high temp paint and is also alot more durable, perfect for exhaust and engine components and lasts longer than paint. Powder coating can be had in multiple colours won't rub off as easy as paint and lasts longer than paint. perfect for frames, tanks, forks, swingarms, engine side covers. then compare the time saved over the long run, spend 5-8 hours sandblasting and painting every year or so, or spend 5-8 hours sandblasting and powercoating/ceramicoating every 10+ years give or take a year or 2 Last edited by z50 chopper; 08-22-2009 at 01:06 AM.

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