1150 GS Engine Colour

[B4ndit]

I am planning to touch my tired looking old engine.

I know guys on here have painted there engines with Hammerite silver smooth and got good results.

I have just had a look at Halfords on line and Hammerite do a 'Silver' and 'Grey Silver'.

From those that have done it which one gives the best results?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_180243_langId_-1_categoryId_165495

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_157655_langId_-1_categoryId_165495

Looking at the pictures I am guessing the 'Silver' one is best but I would like other peoples feedback on the products they have used.

 

[MattW]

Hammerite Smooth 'Silver' for me:

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[WellyGoG]

Mattw,

When you painted the rocker covers did you remove the original paint first or simply rub down & spray over the top?

Mine are getting a bit tatty and I`d like to tart them up a bit.

Cheers,

 

[MattW]

Mattw,

When you painted the rocker covers did you remove the original paint first or simply rub down & spray over the top?

Mine are getting a bit tatty and I`d like to tart them up a bit.

Cheers,

Mine were badly bubbled on the front faces of the covers and in between the fins on the front. I removed all the bubbled paint mechanically and feathered the edges of the remaining sound coating. I used a home made 'tool' in a dremmel (a disc of scotchbrite green pad). Before painting I degreased them thoroughly (in the dishwasher - don't tell the missus ) and then went over the whole cover with a fine (grey) scotchbrite to key the old coating and gave it a final wipe down with panel wipe.

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cheers

Matt

 

[WellyGoG]

Thanks Mattw, Thats exactly what I needed to know. That the Hammerite can be applied over the existing paint without any chemical reaction.

I too have some Scotchbrite "tools"

Looks like the old bus will be treated to a coat or 2 of Hammerite silver over the winter.

Thanks Again.

 

[MattW]

Thanks Mattw, Thats exactly what I needed to know. That the Hammerite can be applied over the existing paint without any chemical reaction.

I too have some Scotchbrite "tools"

Looks like the old bus will be treated to a coat or 2 of Hammerite silver over the winter.

Thanks Again.

No worries - glad to be of some help.

Enjoy the fettling

 

[(RIP) Tibs]

I wondered if it would need some etching primer on the exposed bits?
Tibs

 

[MattW]

I wondered if it would need some etching primer on the exposed bits?
Tibs

You have a good point about primers.
However, everything I read on here (mainly MikeP's write-up's) before I did my front cover and then rocker covers, said that Hammerite on the bare alloy was ok.

It's proved to be the case - the front cover and rocker covers have both done a couple of years and still look good. All the paint is still well stuck and the finish has stood up well