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My CB550 K3 Restore Project
bruxby-clive:
Hi Ken, thanks for the info on the VHT paint, will definitely use it if I rebuild my engine, it looks superb.
heli_madken:
Just working on cleaning/checking pistons and fitting new rings.
Number 4 has suffered at the hands of a mechanic who thought a bricklayers scutch hammer was the best tool to remove carbon -
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Some nasty score marks as you can see. It looks like the cylinder has been suffering some light pre-ignition with the pitting you can see, I guess thats why somebody attempted a de-coke. The rest of the piston checks out ok so I am probably going to re-use, what do you think?
It does prove to me as I suspected that somebody has worked on this engine before
heli_madken:
:)
Are you trying to imply that I am some mad crazy person that polishes everything -
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Charlie J:
--- Quote from: heli_madken on September 04, 2020, 02:31:47 PM ---Thanks a lot, It is VHT Cast Aluminium paint - https://www.frost.co.uk/vht-cast-aluminium-engine-enamel-high-temperature-paint-312ml/ It probably isnt the same as the original Honda finish but I like the colour and finish and it is easy to apply. Used it before and it is holding up really well on my GL1000, Ken
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Paint looks really good. Can I ask whether you had to use a primer?
Thanks
Charlie
heli_madken:
No Charlie, VHT do sell a primer but I have never used one, just made sure everything was very clean, Thanks!
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