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Vapour blasting paint or not paint
AshimotoK0:
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--- Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 07, 2024, 02:45:32 PM ---Do you know the chemical name of the Catalyst they use?
Is it not likely that the same or a similar catalyst is used in Sinonize Engine Enamel?
https://www.simoniz.uk/products/engine-enamel/
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Isosyanide
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Isocyanate
Simoniz Engine enamel is 1k system and doesn't have a curing agent in it.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
The baking in the oven you say does nothing I disagree, why does the manufacturer specify the oven cure then?
On some US block paints there is an option to heat cure or air dry, the difference is about 3-4 months above a certain minimum room temperature.
ozzybud:
Maybe to clarify my point about types of paint. i will use different words to explain my point. lets use Hardness and cure.
ill compare it to Asphalt and Cement.
Any paint that comes out of spray can less The 2K types, are like Asphalt . re-introduce a petroleum product to it (oil, gas, etc) and it will return to a fluid state. This paint dries to the touch in an hour and is 99% cured or hardened in 24 hours when all the solvent evaporates. It never gets any Harder. Only the 1%. It has zero defense against oxidizing and degradation from the elements. If you are OK with a 5-10 year life use this kind of paint. Honda did not!
A paint that is 2 parts and hardens with a catalyst is like Cement. It hardens due to a chemical reaction and lime is the catalyst. you can pour water,oil, gas on in and it will not affect it .
This isn't just my thoughts or theories. This is Science. I have been in the painting business a long time.
The entire industrial world uses catalyzed paint on just about everything. Bridges,Buildings, light equipment, heavy equipment,cars,bikes,spaceships airplanes. The list could go on forever. They are not using any paint that is drying via evaporation for very good reasons! Longevity and durability.
Johnny4428:
I restored a Matchless G3 about 25 year ago I painted the entire bike with an old fashioned enamel paint. The tickler regularly sticks in the Amal carb and before you know it the petrol is pouring from the carb onto the cover covering the engine plates. It is unmarked as yet I am glad to say.
TezzerTel:
I'm convinced that the Simoniz is the way to go but I've a couple of questions-
Is it difficult to get into all the cooling fins/channels? There's lots especially in the cylinder head
How many tins for a complete engine?
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