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Project Board / Re: Simoniz VHT Paint
« on: February 26, 2026, 10:54:07 AM »
Thanks everyone for your replies. Nurse Julie, when you say do exactly as it says on the tin, do you mean including heating to 220 degrees c? As Oddjob mentioned, I've seen on the internet that aluminium can distort at relatively low temperatures, but then I am aware you can't believe everything you read on the net.

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Project Board / Simoniz VHT Paint
« on: February 24, 2026, 02:00:16 PM »
Has anyone had experience of using Simoniz VHT aerosol paint on engine casings? I used it on the clutch cover, final drive sprocket/starter motor cover and alternator cover on my CB400F. The instructions on the tin say to cure the paint by baking in an oven for up to 1 1/2 hours and up to 220 degrees c. I was a bit wary of getting the aluminium too hot and it distorting so I only heated it to about 150 degrees. I was quite pleased with the finish and colour, but the paint still seems quite soft and had no resistance to petrol at all when some dripped on it from a dodgy petrol tap connection. Is it ok to heat aluminium castings to 220 degrees, or would baking for longer compensate for the lower temperature, or should I find some other way of refinishing the casing?. Some people have suggested having them polished, but I don't really fancy that. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. With thanks, Roger.


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New Member Introductions / New Member
« on: February 21, 2026, 02:57:25 PM »
Hello, My name is Roger and I live in Royston Herts. Thank you for letting me join your group.
I have a 1974 import CB400f which I bought the year before last at the Iconic Shuttleworth auction. I did a fair bit of work on it and got it registered. Had quite a bit of fun on it the tail end of last summer, looking forward to getting it out again if it ever stops raining. Don't ride in the rain now if I can help it, had enough of bad weather riding in my youth when I had to.
 I also have a 1956 BSA 500 single. I've never had a Japanese bike before, apert from an MT5 my daughter had when she was 16, (she's now 51) and that was passed on to my son. At 73 years old it's great having an electric starter.
I may have some questions to ask you kind people as I get the bike ready for Spring.

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