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engine paint #249312 03/23/2008 1:12 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 467 Arizona,USA Speedblue OP Adjunct
OP Speedblue Adjunct Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 467 Arizona,USA	What paint actually matches the black on the stock Speedmaster engine.Should I just use flat barbacue grill paint or header paint.So far I have painted the chain cover twice and it has been wrong twice.I would like something that matches somewhat.If I had the extra $$$$ I would maybe try the Bonneville cover.

Re: engine paint Speedblue #249313 03/23/2008 7:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,074 Likes: 83 Dahlonega Ga. chy Loquacious
chy Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,074 Likes: 83 Dahlonega Ga.	Hmmmm.. dunno, I'm thinking it's powder coated.

Re: engine paint Speedblue #249314 03/23/2008 10:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,877 Long Island, NY bennybmn Should be Riding
bennybmn Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,877 Long Island, NY	Try a semi-flat rather than flat BBQ paint. Benny Black & Silver '02 Too many mods to list Not enough miles ridden

Re: engine paint bennybmn #249315 03/23/2008 9:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,243 Likes: 64 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt
The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,243 Likes: 64 NE PA USA	I found Krylon Fusion satin slightly too glossy, I agree with semi-flat. Probably a better match. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

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