Universal Gloss Black Spray Paint For Engines and all components.
To get a real glossy effect you need to apply two coats of paint and not one.
In this section you will also find the professional 2K glossy black spray version to have the effect of the original bodywork.
To apply two coats you need to buy the right number of sprays, so don't save money by buying less than you need otherwise you won't get this effect.
To paint an engine you may need from two to 4 or 5 sprays, the quantity depends on how many components you have to make. You also have to consider that if we want to paint other parts of the bike we will have to buy an adequate number of sprays.
Remember that to paint a frame you need at least two sprays because on tubular components the paint disperses a lot and the quantity of product that is deposited on the support is small.
Here are some suggestions on how much to use depending on the type of engine you have.
Single spray for spot treatment or small objects
2 cylinder engine kit: 2 color sprays + 1 primer spray
4 cylinder engine kit: 3 color sprays + 2 primer sprays
- Adheres directly to all metals and light alloys
- High Temperature up to 188 degrees maximum peak
- Ideal for all motorcycle, car and marine engines
- Ideal for frames, rims, radiators, all metal and alloy components
- Resists petrol after 24 hours at room temperature without cooking
- Glossy effect with two coats
- Semi-gloss effect with one coat
Application
For a typical 1200 Sportster engine, two to three sprays are needed.
It depends on which components you need to paint and the background color.
If you have a silver grey engine we recommend getting 3 of these.
This application is valid for both engines and metal or light alloy parts.
This paint attacks directly and without the need for primer, but remember that if you want you can still use it to avoid the formation of oxide over the years. Always consider that the paint has the ability to adhere to all metals but does not have anti-oxidant characteristics, so it can adhere but will not be able to stop the possible formation of rust or oxide in the long term.
1 Scrape off any rust if there is any
2 Scrape off old paint if it comes off
3 If the engine is bare metal clean it well with our aircraft cleaner
4 If the original paint is in good condition, scratch it lightly with 600 grit sandpaper and then 800 grit, dry or wet
5 Dry well and always degrease with aircraft cleaner
6 Shake the can
7 Apply a light coat of paint and wait 5 minutes
8 Apply a heavier coat of paint and wait 10 minutes
9 Apply another full coat and this will also be the last one
10 Wait 12 hours to assemble the pieces and 5 days for it to be resistant to petrol.
You can also apply a 1K glossy clear coat or the professional 2K version if you want an extremely glossy effect like the original engines.
The 2K clear coats are the best in terms of resistance and have a super extra shiny mirror effect.
The glossy effect also depends on the outside temperature.
To have a perfect shine, try to paint at a temperature no lower than 12/13 degrees
If it is very or too cold the paint may become slightly translucent
Do not dry the paint with heat. Let it dry by itself without rushing.
NOTE: the two full coats depend on who applies and one thing is certain, do not overdo it, because if you do, the paint risks drying badly. We always recommend that you do some tests first.
