1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

high temp paint?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by fuferman, Mar 12, 2009.

  1. fuferman

    fuferman Member

    Messages:
    89
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Kettle Falls, WA
    do i need to use high temp paint to repaint the "yamaha" on the side covers at the ends of the crank?
     
    fuferman, Mar 12, 2009
    #1
  2. RangerG

    RangerG Member

    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
    I would, and did. Try putting your hand on there at the end of a ride and tell me what you think. It's hot enough to warrant hi-temp paint. I bought a couple spray cans, sprayed paint into a small container til I had a pool and used a small paint brush and toothpicks to paint the emblems.
     
    RangerG, Mar 12, 2009
    #2
  3. SirHedgehog

    SirHedgehog Member

    Messages:
    72
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Vancouver Canada
    I've used Duplicolor High Heat Engine paint.
    So far it's been excellent.
     
    SirHedgehog, Mar 12, 2009
    #3
  4. schooter

    schooter Active Member

    Messages:
    3,048
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Elkton, Michigan (its in the thumb)
    ya, just get the 500 degree stuff, and you down need to use a brosh, i tapped a box around the word, and then just spray it on, let it dry about 3 minutes, take a cloth, get it wet with paint thinner, then take that cloth and dab another cloth to get it not dripping wet, and wipe away, comes right off and the letters stay black, woo hoo
     
    schooter, Mar 13, 2009
    #4
  5. wamaxim

    wamaxim Active Member

    Messages:
    1,215
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    36
    Location:
    Vancouver, USA
    Nice quick and easy way to clean up the emblems Schooter. This sure beats spending hours taping and cutting out each letter.


    I've got to get hold of Chacal to get the gaskets for all of the side covers so I can polish them. IT IS SO EASY TO DO! It goes quick and is unbelievably beautiful when it's done. I have one of my SilverWing valve covers polished and will publish pictures soon. With a bench grinder/buffer it just takes minutes to put on he final polish. The ultimate final touch will be to paint the letters with fresh new paint.
     
    wamaxim, Mar 13, 2009
    #5

Share This Page