Universal Gloss Black Spray Paint For Engines and all components.
To have a real glossy effect you have to give two coats of paint and not one.
To give two coats you have to buy the right number of sprays, so don't economize by buying less than necessary otherwise you won't have this effect.
Two to 4 or 5 sprays may be needed to paint an engine, the quantity depends on how many components have to be made. You must also consider that if we want to color other parts of the bike as well, we will have to buy an adequate number of sprays.
Remember that at least two sprays are needed to paint a frame because on tubular components the paint is dispersed a lot and the amount of product deposited on the support is small.
Here are some suggestions on the quantities to use according to the type of engine you have.
Single spray for spot intervention 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, marine engines
- Ideal for chassis, rims, radiators, all metal and alloy components
- Withstands petrol after 12 hours at room temperature without cooking
- Glossy effect with two coats
- Semi-gloss effect with one coat
Application
For an engine like 1200 Sportster it takes two to three sprays.
It depends on which components you have to paint and the background colour.
If you have a silver gray engine we recommend getting 3.
This application is valid both for engines and for metal or light alloy pieces
This paint attacks directly and without the need for a primer, but remember that you can still use it if you want 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, therefore it can adhere but will not be able to stop any long-term rust or oxide formation.
1 Scrape off any rust if there is any
2 Scrape off the old paint if it comes off
3 If the engine is bare metal, clean it thoroughly with our aircraft cleaner
4 If the original paint is in good condition, lightly scratch it with 600 grit sandpaper and then 800 dry or wet
5 Dry well and always degrease with an aeronautical cleaner
6 Shake the can
7 Apply a light coat of varnish and wait 5 minutes
8 Apply a heavier coat of paint and wait 10 minutes
9 Apply another loaded coat and this will also be the last
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 that of the original engines.
The 2K clear coats are the top in resistance and have a super-extra mirror-gloss effect.
The glossy effect also depends on the outside temperature.
To have a perfect gloss, try to paint at a temperature not lower than 12/13 degrees
If it is very or too cold the paint may become slightly translucent
Do not dry paint with heat. Let it dry by itself slowly
NOTE: the two full coats depend on who applies and one thing is certain not to overdo it, because if you do it the paint risks drying badly. We always advise you to do some tests first.
