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Experience with engine paints

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Orcade-Ian:
I've been using Silver smoothrite (from Hammerite) in aerosol form for many years now on Hondas - everyone who sees the result says it looks like factory finish.  I did the engine on my 350 Four over 10 years ago and it still looks great.  I had a carb issue many years ago on that engine and there was a puddle of fuel sitting on the top of the crankcase.  I cleaned it off, sorted the carbs and it still looks untouched.  Like all of the other posts say though - it has to be thoroughly dry before use - at this time of year it's got to be assisted.
There is a bit on my site about it.
http://www.stallard-engineering.co.uk/stories/Bikes/Japanese/350four.htm
 
I have also done the rear shaft drive box on my 1500 'Wing which is a notorious bad point and that looks great too.  I recently did the crankcases on the 400/4 and they are looking good - but haven't run that one yet.

bytio:
I have tried many, however by far the best finish and in particular resistant to fuel and oil is to have them stove enammeled, the finish for mine in Satin black, and others in silver is excellent

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