Delboy's Garage, Project FoXDaWG Day 14, VHT Exhaust Paint.

Using an 800 Degree heat proof paint for a safe, tough finish.
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[@freshfruit23]

Every time I want to do something to my bike and I'm doing a bit of research, your videos come up. Fantastic job appreciate the effort gone into your videos 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Awesome, thank you for your feedback!

[@shadowcycles5295]

Same here tea in hand biscuits at ready del on TV. Perfect start to weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, thanks buddy, enjoy the video.

[@neilgoldsmith4242]

Thanks Delboy, this video was very helpful. Just ordered a stainless exhaust and brought the exact same paint. Looking forward to giving it ago.

[@rsbharley4766]

Just got in from a nice ride, 32C here. Now brew in hand to watch Del's new video. Nice job mate, can't wait to see them fitted back on the bike. Love the direction you are going with this. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly sir, we're jealous of that warm sunny weather.. its 4 degrees and damp here.. and working late shift this evening, be finished by 2am,, then tomorrow to ourselves.. enjoy your weekend too mate.. all the best. D&Px

[@jw-xe3kh]

Top notch Del can't wait for it going back together

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, bit more to strip off yet, then I'll put it all back together in one go one it's all painted!

[@RenegadesGarage]

Del this just proves that a person really can get excellent results from a rattle/spray can. Great job

[@Moonfleet41]

You can indeed Sir.. its all in the preparation anyway, and with enough care and patience.. you can equal any spray gun paint finish. Have a great weekend Brother. . Del.

[@denisstep4145]

Thanks for your videos bro! I watch it all!!!! Keep it up!

[@motoedd2437]

Preparation and TLC really payed off there Del.. Nice work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, its all in the prep. thanks for watching.. Del.

[@MegaCountach]

Looking very nice Del & Penny! Keep it up, cheers, Doug

[@danparsonage3884]

Fantastic job with the paint!

[@tttrevin]

Great video chief! I get all excited when I see a new video from yall. Lol. Keep em coming. Got my paper and pen.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, glad you're enjoying, appreciate the support!

[@suzuki750stu]

Great job as always buddy and a great tip using the plastic sheets, regards Stu

[@senorcheeto3411]

Unreal job, good work man!

[@twistyturd]

Looking good.

[@cyberjack]

they look grate dell .... I normally make a spay booth out of old cardboard boxes, seems to do trick and get them for nothing just by asking in shops if they got spare ones ,, lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Great trick, i like that..

[@stevelong6358]

Great job del.cant watie to see the parts on the bike..

[@ewwmin3m]

would be interesting to investigate building a paint cube/booth or something with an opening to the outside that could easily be put up or taken down. Would be cool design and build videos

[@patsonabike]

Thank you very much for that. I was always suspicious of using spray cans for a good result but you have convinced me to try next time I need to. Unfortunately, I still don't have anything but a parking lot to work on so, here's hoping for a windless day when I do need to paint. Bah humbug! Best wishes to you and Penny :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Patricia, glad you enjoyed the video, and yes it's ideal to have a place inside to work, however, some people use a garden gazebo type tent, they're not expensive and will keep the wind, dust and bugs off... maybe that would help? Always good to hear from you, have a great week, chat soon, D&Px

[@tommy666tc]

As usual bud........awesome work.

[@PitStopGarageMotorcycle]

Estas peças estam ficando com um excelente acabamento, vai ficar muito bom quanto estiverem na motocicleta, parabéns irmão pelo trabalho...

[@Moonfleet41]

Muito obrigado irmão ... Estou feliz com os resultados, e tenho muito mais a fazer! Não nos esquecemos da nossa promessa de lhe fazer uma menção, vamos filmar em breve!

[@teddyandresjr6467]

Finally! 100K subs! Don't forget to send youtube to notify them so that they will send you a plaque ;-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Teddy.. thank you sir, its an honour to have reached this level, and we're really chuffed... Sent them a mail this week..

[@lucassnell4668]

Awesome... this may be a stupid question but any need for clear coats to finish? specifically for high heat exhaust paint that is. I know with body work you would do several coats of clear but is that not needed if you doing high heat for exhaust type applications??

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Lucas, good question mate, and an important matter... the answer is no, you don't clear coat high temp. paints, usually if you want a gloss finish you buy a gloss high temp. paint... anything you put on an exhaust would have to be high temp. resistant, otherwise it would burn off, naturally. The reason clear coats are put on to body paints is to enhance the metallic effect in the base paint.

[@Hui9697]

Hey Del 'n' Pen. Although I'm not a Harley Movin fan I do enjoy your vids. I was told to use plastic sheets many moons ago as the static charge actually attracts the floating dust, you did say it seemed less dusty afterwards too.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing Hui, great to hear from you again Sir, and I think you must be dead right on that... when I took the dust sheet off the Harley, you can push the dust around on it, but you can't sweep it off... isn't nature wonderful lol !

[@wiveybloke]

you can use the back as well

[@richardwilliams2853]

This is the only place I see good comments about simoniz paint products especially the "though" paint nearly every review I've seen online and there is a lot and most say it's rubbish to use the gas runs out way before the paint and the finish isn't very good as well as not being any tougher than normal auto paint? Not my words just pointing out what many have said in reviews, always love the video's though 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

If you're looking for the paint to be "tougher", then thats possibly a misnomer, it is branded as 'Tough Paint',, but its actually slightly softer, and remains that way.. then as such is resists chipping and flaking later on because it flexes instead.. if you're looking for a rock hard finish, then that'd be 2k paint first.. then powder coat..!! as for running out of gas (and a poor finish).?, it reacts really well as long as the temperature is high enough.. it works best when used above 20c... Hope that helps..

[@richardwilliams2853]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you I really appreciate your reply, based on that I'm going to order a couple of cans and give it a go, love all the videos and even bought the Clarke 135te mig welder after watching you use it, I couldn't be happier with it, cheers 👍

[@lshmeet]

Will this work on chrome heat shield of an exhaust? Do I have to sand off the chrome first?

[@joshwatkins4637]

Do you have a video showing the exhaust after riding? How the paint is holding up?

[@j.f.aristaran214]

Great job Sir. So, prime is needed, a also some layers with enough time between them. I need to restore my '91 Katana exhaust&headers and I'm on searching which spray paint is more durable. Thanks

[@deanburditt4315]

First. Excellent series

[@arthurconrod9825]

Does it stay black though...used a few different makes of paint and they all end up a horrible greyish colour. cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Well its still a deep sating black to this day, and no lighter than it was here..

[@arthurconrod9825]

@@Moonfleet41 Just ordered it.thankyou Del

[@rendeltb]

Plywood is best, no dust.

[@bm8778]

Hi Del, i recommend using a pump spray bottle for brake cleaner because this bottle can spray much finer than this spray can can (eshop.wuerth.de/Pump-spray-bottle-empty-PMPSPRBTL-PLA-EMPTY-1000ML/0891503001.sku/WuerthGroup-Wuerth.cgid/en/US/EUR/?VisibleSearchTerm=pump&CampaignName=SR001). Thus you do not waste so much brake cleaner and you can cover your part with a thin but covering layer of brake cleaner.

[@garya3056]

Nice vid, Del. Btw, I’m told that single use plastic is indeed recycled, but it is not turned into road surface bits, but rather into 2 main items: McDonald’s burger rolls and diapers for seniors. 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Really?.. Diapers for seniors.... so we all may see it again some day..!Lol Have a great weekend buddy.. take care. D&Px

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 nah just pulling your chain... it’s Friday! lol- have a great weekend, Del!

[@pongobird]

I'm sooo environmentally consious that I even recycle my toilet paper

[@jamiegsteele]

Great work Delboy! I want to do a similar job on my Kawasaki W800. I noticed you didn't use a primer, just a tack coat. Is there anything I should know about that before I throw myself into the job?

[@Moonfleet41]

No, this worked for me with the procedure you saw, and it's still in place and doing fine to this day... good luck with yours!

[@andrewgent5887]

All good practical advice and an excellent H&S attitude, but, please consider that RPE doesn’t work so well with a beard. Thoroughly enjoying this series, can’t wait to see the finished article!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, you're absolutely right, I do keep my mask tight, but it's always a trade off,,, it's always a trade off without a pro booth and an air fed mask... cheers mate.

[@fredriksalmen5159]

Nice! How did the paint hold up now a year later? Using the same paint on my Harley exhaust, haven't cured it yet but paint seems very fragile, maybe much better after cured?

[@Moonfleet41]

Still flawless, no problems at all!

[@siambiker]

i see you have a chiang mai . Thail number plate on your wall 1 gp 3309

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes, a gift from a kind viewer..

[@CBW0314]

Anybody else look for the cops during the end?

[@garethburningham9467]

I must admit I'm not a Harley fan but I reckon that will look the b#llocks when it's finished 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, that's very kind, it's an honour to impress the non-Harley lovers!

[@daveo226]

Hurry up and cure properly, can't wait to see them fitted i reckon they'll look the mutts nutz 👍👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dave, me too, i recon they will look bang up to date now.

[@awedihdaira2786]

Hi mate how long did you leave it till it dry ?

[@Moonfleet41]

48hrs to simply dry, but it will still cure once you heat it, even if it's a month later, it will smoke and smell and go glossy, and even sticky to the touch, for about 10mins, then it will bake on and be like ceramic coating!

[@awedihdaira2786]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks mate I've done it today according your video technic , I've also polished them with micro fibre cloth using hand instead buffer & it does look nice satin shiny ish ... But I've accidentally scratched it 😡 what a tit I am ! Will re working tomorrow 😅 thanks for replying 🙏🏼

[@randy3577]

How did it stick to the buffed chrome? Dud it chip off at all?

[@marvinr5054]

So how are they holding up long term? I just picked up a Bonnie t120 black it has a scrape on the right header and I'm thinking of stripping them down and ceramic coating them but I'm worried about how they'll look long-term.

[@Moonfleet41]

1000 miles on the road so far, and still look like new buddy.!

[@Jskinners]

Hi Del Just a question do you heat them up when you finished? I've had a look at a few of these and most of them say they bake them when they have finished?

[@Moonfleet41]

Once it's dry you can reinstall the pipes, then once you fire the bike up, the heat will "cure" them in the first few minutes.!

[@dinkydotzero]

Can you get heat resistant cerakote in England? its much much better than high temp paint.

[@gastramp]

Yes, but it's hard to get. Used mainly on Guns. Think there is only one supplier. Good stuff though but this rattle can is much cheaper.

[@dinkydotzero]

@@gastramp Over here we can get the High Temp stuff in Spray cans fairly cheap. Its the same as what Vance and Hines use's on its black exhausts and you make repairs no one can see, Its good stuff. I used it on an Indian Springfield dark horse after i had a geezer moment and melted a shoe on the pipe

[@samanthazij]

Hi Del I probably missed it in the video, but how do you give it the shine / satin look after it becoming a flat black?

[@Moonfleet41]

Once VHT is dried it must be cured by heat, this can be done by running the engine up to working temperature for a few minutes and it will often 'smoke off'... once it's fully cured, you can just wipe it over with a little silicone and it should get a nice sheen to it!

[@proudpict2057]

Tack coat first! That’s comes into my head every time I use a spray can.

[@1337PB]

My main language is not english, what exactly does he means with a 'tack coat'? a single thin or thick layer or something?

[@jer02yzfr1]

How is that ever going to last without putting any “tooth” in the chrome or removing it. Painting over a smooth surface isn’t going to hold that black paint very long. Give it a yea and these pieces will have peel spots with chrome showing through

[@Moonfleet41]

Yet, still it last perfectly to this day... go figure!

[@jer02yzfr1]

I’m sure it did. Well either way I did not know you could buff a flat high temp paint so it has some sheen, pretty cool nonetheless.

[@jeremyledbetter8022]

Great job! Looks gorgeous! Does this ceramic coating help with heat transfer?

[@Moonfleet41]

I believe it does Jeremy, Thanks for your kind words.

[@jeffreyengle2762]

So is this bike going to be given away or sold or what are you going to do with it after you finish it curious?

[@Moonfleet41]

Well, certainly not gonna give it away lol, why d'ya ask?

[@hugeCRSfan69]

im just painting my tailpipe on my truck with VHT chrome finish paint, do i need a high heat primer for it? ive heard both yes and no

[@Moonfleet41]

Believe both answers buddy.. it depends on the specific product you're using..some need it, some don't.. so the best advice in printed in the packaging of your chosen product... Hope that helps..

[@jamespolucha8790]

I’m getting ready to paint my exhaust, do I need to sand or scuff up the chrome to get the paint to stick ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Depends on the paint you're using, read the directions on that product, heat proof paints usually don't need a primer, but it's a good idea to 'scuff' them up to provide a key.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Just caught up on your last 4 videos or so. Really awesome progress. Love the direction this bike is going.

[@desireeyoung8778]

can you tell me how well the finish has held up?

[@alecstahl2387]

Is there anything you cannot do? If I ever have a heart attack I would trust you to do the surgery, man.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I'm a rubbish cook if that's any good, I could burn an empty saucepan!!

[@chrispayne1029]

Great Video Del top Job as always would be great to see your better half getting more involved in the videos 👏👏👌🏻👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Chris, she's very busy running her own business, she helps out filming when she can, and she does a lot of the background work and behind the scenes stuff, but her own business must come first... she's always about!

[@stevenmillar6592]

Another goodun can’t wait to start on mine have got a can of tough satin,just waiting for a can of vinyl for saddle and then I’ve got to sort m my garage out,don’t have a lift just bottle jacks old trolley jack which leaks! and a couple of plastic lemonade crates and rope to secure to ceiling?

[@Moonfleet41]

Nice one mate, sounds like an adventure, good luck with it... if you're interested at all then there is a much more affordable version of a lift, Sealey make a metal fold away table that can hold 300kgs, gets the bike 2ft6" off the floor, so you can sit on a stool and have the engine at chest height, folds away the size of a sack truck up against the wall..! Let me know if you're interested, can pop you a link...

[@stevenmillar6592]

Moonfleet41 when you say affordable what’s the price of the lift you’re describing?your affordable maybe a little different to mine😜

[@crazyindianboy24]

Love your videos helped me a lot when I did my raw exhaust covers before. Did have a question My new Vance & Hines exhaust covers were already factory painted before I got them but they got scratched when I slid my bike. Do I have to sand down the existing color on befor I spray the vht ? Or can I just spray after throughly cleaning the covers. Any help would be appreciated Ty

[@Moonfleet41]

If you have some scuffs in the paint, then i would always sand those back to flatten out any imperfections, then key up the rest of the paint for a good key with the new VHT paint.. Thank you for your kind words and we're glad the videos can help.

[@crazyindianboy24]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you for the reply, quick question by key you mean hit it with a scotch brite just to rough the surface ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes exactly that mate!

[@highlandminger4009]

What did you use to sand them with and what grit? I'm thinking mmm about doing same to my exhausts and heat shields. How long did you let them cure before reassembly? How do they look now a year later? Kind regards

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Alex, I scuffed the metal with a 120 grit Scotchpad disc to give a little key, drying time (different from curing) was about 48hrs and you can 'carefully' put them back on. Then when you start the bike, they cure within about an hour of riding, be careful because the first thing that happens within the first minute is the paint goes soft and sticky, but then it dries away and starts to 'bake'... once it's fully cured after a few rides, it's tough as powder coat!

[@highlandminger4009]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you for taking the time to answer.

[@acmde2707]

2 questions: why no primer? And january 2020 is it still holding on? And does it need to cure? I see many vids that you have to cure the paint to harden.

[@Moonfleet41]

The heat proof paint goes over bare metal, no primer needed, still holding up just fine, and it "heat cures" the first time you run the motor up to temp....then it feels like a ceramic coating..

[@acmde2707]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you sir! Awesome video btw. Greeting from Amsterdam, the Netherlands

[@MrAhmadwali]

Where can I find this pant

[@Marcspix.]

I lived and worked in London for a few years back in the late 80's. Motorcycle courier. ( CX500s mostly of course) Still have some mates back there ( I've been home in Australia for over 20 years now) I love watching this channel because it reminds me of my great mates and their brilliant Cockney slang. eg: Bit more Business like! (17:05) haha. Love it! Some of my favourites I picked up there was: He/She has a face like a Bulldog chewing on a Wasp! Or: Head like a Robber's Dog! Hilarious! Keep up the good work Geezer! You're a fucking Diamond!

[@tcruz4926]

Look into Bio Degradable PLA Plastic. It is based on sugar Cane Plastic.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.. i will..

[@jmh394]

Hey would you mind elaborating a little on how to buff the flat black to turn more satin?

[@Moonfleet41]

This paint does dry to a satin finish... but as a rule, for any matt finish, you can buff shine into it by literally doing just that.."Buff" it with a dry cloth, if it's rattle can paint it will work, but if it's harder paint, maybe like 2 pack.. then some very fine cutting compound like T-Cut will help bring a soft shine to it.. practice on a small area out of sight and you can develop the right technique that will achieve the results you want..! Hope that helps.

[@jmh394]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you so much!

[@88nastase]

Can I use heat proof paint on parts that won't heat up?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes you can, they will simply take a little longer to cure.

[@pmdinaz]

For non heated areas, you can use a roll bar/chassis paint that has the same sheen/shine and it's a little less expensive and just as durable.

[@ms8396]

What is a tack coat and what product did you use for a tack coat ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Just a light coat of paint to make it 'tacky'... you're welcome

[@ms8396]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks for the awesomeness !

[@OldPortsmouth]

The rattle can king 👏🏼👏🏼

[@keltthomas8476]

Just got in from work brew in hand and this pops up great im happy now

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Kelt, Enjoy.

[@JonNichols2112]

At what point do you heat the paint. When its dry to the touch?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, just let it dry first.. next day is fine !

[@JonNichols2112]

@@Moonfleet41 Oh..cool. Thanks man.

[@dannyvictory7789]

I painted mine and my paint peeled

[@lolzlarkin3059]

I was going to say to use that brown masking paper, but not sure if you can beat 10p. A roll of it is only a couple or few pounds.

[@Matt-vo1ge]

When it does come out grainy is there anything that can be done? (Like sanding or summit?)

[@neilgoldsmith4242]

Thanks Delboy, this video was very helpful. Just ordered a stainless exhaust and brought the exact same paint. Looking forward to giving it ago.

[@TheBowers647]

I'm watching this video two years later is there any report on how the pain is holding up on the exhaust

[@HalfdeadRider]

I now have a couple of tins if tough black, while looking around I saw a blue and a yellow logo'ed tin both saying tough paint and satin black, both from Simoniz, any idea why this is? one a knock off? good price £11.30 for both, some places sell them twice as much. Would the heat resistant paint make an engine run hotter if you were to touch one up or fancy a change? no real plan to just wondered.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, I've noticed that too, the logos and colours on the cans seems to vary but it's whatever is on the cap that seems to be the reliable to what's inside it... the blue and yellow cans were the original colours, but the ones I'm buying now are all black so I guess it's just marketing. Your question about engine temperature is an interesting one, and I've seen a lot of people proclaim great knowledge on all of this, but to my mind in basic common sense, the 'external' colour of an engine can't affect the internal temperature, cos that temperature is generated within... it is logical, however, that black will absorb more heat than silver, I think we all agree that .. but the heat isn't coming from the outside, so I can't see how it makes any difference... it certainly won't make any difference to the detriment of your engine as many are painted black, and some even chromed.. so am sure it'd be fine mate...

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@Moonfleet41 Oh right, I did not see the all black cans, maybe I've got old stock, hopefully it lasts a while unused. About the painted engines, that seem logical to me too, even air cooled engines might only get a little hotter, or maybe it radiates heat better lol

[@beggsyful]

Glad I seen this video Del. I am currently restoring my grandfather's '86 Kawasaki GT750 and (being a big fan of Simoniz sprays) I bought this very stuff to repaint the engine. The aluminium units were black when they left the factory and was hoping this paint would match it nicely without being too glossy. But now I think it may be too flat without using your technique of giving it a slight shine. May have to have a rethink. I have also considered just stripping the engine of it's old flakey factory paint and polishing it up but I'd prefer to keep as original as possible to honor my grandfather.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mark, The VHT paint does dry a little flat, and yeah, once it's cured fully you can buff it a little to bring some mild reflection to it... but TBH if it's just for the engine casings, i use the regular "Tough Paint" products, they're more then heat resistant enough for the casings, should withstand up to 300c without discolouring.. so then you could use their "Satin Black" which would give a really close match to the factory finish !

[@Meifesto]

Still believe that white covers might have looked better. But the paint job came out very nice indeed. Doesn't this heat paint need to be heat cured? (180 celsius or something like that? )

[@Moonfleet41]

No it cures over time, it simply cures faster if it's heated.

[@Meifesto]

@@Moonfleet41 oke. I just followed what the can said ;)

[@wisco97]

New to your channel. Thank you for posting this video. Going to try and paint my own exhaust this weekend this same way. Wish me luck!

[@Moonfleet41]

Have fun with it buddy, enjoy the journey!

[@rickywyatt8026]

Think the fork yokes would look good black, would match the bar extenders. Surely SIMONIZ should be giving you there paint? I only tried it after seeing the results you've had

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, you're very kind, I can't see them giving us anything as it's an extremely popular product, but would be nice aye?! We'll see what else gets painted, I still wanna retain some chrome, just want to black out the large areas that are distracting to look at!

[@springy-2112]

I used to employ fish at my paint shop it saved me a fortune in air fed masks the paint never stuck to their eyes.But my water bill was just ridiculous !! 👍☮❤

[@Moonfleet41]

You employ fish...? Now, come on Springy... you can't leave it there, don't be koi, tell us more about it, or is this a load of pollocks, you don't have to be a brain sturgeon to see this is a wind up, cod almighty, it's hardly credible that you were dolphinitely were a reel fish wife! I mean what did you pay them three squid an hour I presume?!...and where would they have their lunchbreak, in the 'school' canteen?! I guess any fin is possible, in a whelk'ept garage... but I'm gonna stop carping on now cos I'm getting a haddock!

[@springy-2112]

@@Moonfleet41 ok , i know my 'plaice' thats why i'm 'whiting' this , i'm just 'flounder'ing around having a 'dab' at it. I was thinking 'eel'be ok with my ap'roach' , I mean here i am 'perch'ed on a ledge , hoping to 'skate' around the issue looking for a 'ray' of light but it doesn't 'manta' anyway i'm having a whale of a time ..hang on ..whale ? that's a bloody mammal not a fish !! 🐳

[@shaun8249]

Rustoleum v VHT. Had a look at some vids on exhaust paint Del. A couple of which recommend using Rust-oleum as VHT tends to turn white!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for the info mate, have never experienced it myself but aprpeciate the info... cheers

[@hippoadv]

Hi, Del! I'm glad to see my plate every time I look at your videos (65PP) :) Love to see how dedicated you are and it really pays off. Furthermore I have a quite huge issue I was hoping to get your advice on. Last winter I took my XJR1200 engine off and had it sodaplasted and painted. The paint job was made by a friend who usually paints car and motorcycle body parts not engines. He used a two-compound heat resistant paint with hardener and did 3-4 coats with spray gun. It looked great, but started to peal off almost immediately everywhere. He said the surface was too smooth and I should have sandblasted not sodaplasted it. :/ This year I have to do it all again. I made a big and expansive mistake that I don't want to make again. At least he told me I can use his dust free and heated garage (I have max 10 degrees in mine). So I have heard that those VHT paints are really good for engine painting and simple to use even for a beginner. There are also two different ones "VHT Engine Enamel" and "VHT FLAMEPROOF", both are about 25€ a can - recommendations? Where do You but VHT paints from? Should I sandblast and just go for it with VHT engine paint or do I need to prep the engine also with decreaser and maybe some kind of acid primer for aluminum? Glad for any advice. Timo.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup Timo, good to hear from you mate... ok, the problem with your pevious paint job was more likely chemical residues and not a lack of a rough surface... soda blasting does leave a residue behind which needs to be cleaned again with neat thinners in to every tiny corner and crevice because it leaves a slightly oily residue behind otherwise.... anyway, moving forward, it's less complicated than you think. You don't need a primer, just use regular VHT paint rated to 800c, that will be fine... if you scuff off every tiny bit of loose paint, scuff up the surface of any of the existing paint left behind and get the whole engine sanded back with Scotch pads, it's boring, tedious and finger tip punshing work... fold the Scotch pad in half to get in between the fins and the longer you spend on it, the better chance you will give the new paint...once it's all scuffed and sanded with nothing loose or flaky, then it's time to clean it. Use paint thinners and clean paper tissue with rubber gloves on (don't touch it with bare fingers, skin is always greasy!)... once everything is perfectly clean, you need a room temperature environment and get a very light 'dust coat' over all of it. This is often known as a tack coat and acts as a primer to the bare metal... if you really wanna be sure, then after 5mins do a second tack coat and leave it 10mins, this will give you a great base. Then you can start painting for real... 3 wet coats of the VHT at least, making sure it's wet and shiny, but try and avoid runs on flat areas, like the clutch cover... then leave it at least 10hrs before you touch it.... That should do you mate... it works for me, and should be a good, sound long lasting finish... Finally mate, always avoid using any form of acid etch primer, unless it is on totally bare metal.. if you spary it on to any leftover paint it will strip it and I imagine your engine is patchy with some bare metal and some old paint, so the double tack coat method is the best primer ever... as a rule of thumb, your two key secrets are to get it totally chemically clean and roughed up, and a nice warm environment...good luck, all the best, Del

[@albertoippoliti5829]

Great! All with only one spray can? then I saw that the surfaces you painted were worked, can I proceed in the same way also on the chrome surfaces or is there absolutely a need to pass glass paper? Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes you can spray on to chrome, but it's important with the heat paint to scuff it up first and make a good 'key' for the paint to grip.

[@philmorrow2446]

Nice job Del. £200 + for shields??? I can hear the ripping sounds from here in norn iron!! Great you can give these ideas for those of us with minimum budgets. Love it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing Phil, am glad you appreciate it, you can usually emulate most of the factory's accessories, with a bit of modification, glad you enjoyed mate!

[@TheBazza2556]

Del mate, ive learnt so much from this project so far, just the spray paint tricks has taught me so much, silly things like my bar end weights and mirror arms that Ive just done in matt black look so better using a "Tac Coat", thanx mate, i guess we're always learning,..... ride safe mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Bazza, I appreciate you shoving the credit my way, but it was your hands that did the job and you that has the skills now!... you can show someone a thing ten times and some people still can't get it, so you're obviously a capable guy and like all of us, we just sometimes need a tip or a nudge, just pass it on and spread the love and we all benefit aye!

[@glenjeffares7887]

I watched the triumph badges paint job excellent description of how to do a tack coat feelin confident now. Waiting on my paint to be delivered then boom lets give it a go.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck with it Glen, have fun and be proud of you results mate.

[@hsmith3844]

Well done as usual.... Is that the same paint you use on wood/coal, peat stoves?............. I've an idea....Wrap the header pipe to the mufflers, I did that on a breakout didn't look half bad.

[@Moonfleet41]

It is a paint rated to 2000'f (800c), and on the label it does say it's completely sound for BBQ's and stoves... I have wrapped a set of Harley pipes where I went down the header pipes and then over the join of the mufflers to make them look all in one, did look cool (just to be picky you actually wrap forwards so the overlaps face rear lol)

[@geoffozevans4500]

Done a great job there Del, all in the prep ay mate. What condition are the grips you're taking off the Foxdawg, have a good weekend both x👍👍😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Geoff. yes, prep indeed mate, its all in the detail.. those grips are fine, a little light patina, but no damage,! just too fat and chunky for me, i prefer slimmer ordinary rubber ones.!

[@christophershirley1303]

(P) great vid and liking the idea re: the headlight. I always get blown away by the clock time lapse shot for the flashing off time... They show just how much spray is in the air then how much clearer the air is after 15 mins you can see the clock so much clearer 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, the camera is about 15ft away from the clock, but zoomed in, so it does show how much overspray is in the air at the end of each coat across the whole area of the garage.. which is why I've now taken to covering the bike up and a good job too, as the cover had a layer of black dust on it!

[@christopherdevries1969]

Buckshot is a bit of weird name, they should've called it 12 gauge 😁👍. Good vid Del, it's gonna look pretty with the chrome.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Christopher, i think you;re right, Harley a really good and calling things weird names..!!! i like 12 guage.. or maybe "Punchout" heat shields lol..

[@tomtilley3162]

loving this great work on a great project ...and as you say your loving the comment's then i must say well done penny on your camera work editing etc. and finally for keeping his lordship busy ..ha ha ...have a great weekend guy's

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Tom, yes indeed, Penny is my driving light, my gravity and voice of reason... Have a great weekend buddy, and keep in touch.. Del.

[@kbpersson4475]

Great advice in this video. I will use these advice in my own work. Delboys and Pennys production are the best, true pros on making good instructive and entertaining videos. / Regards from Kalle in Sweden

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Kalle, that is very kind of you.. take care and keep warm.. Del.

[@BIG-K]

Your plans for the bike sound great, Del. I'm loving the satin finish so far. As for £200 for HD buckshot heatguards.... sheesh!! 😳 Ride safe 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sheesh indeed Keith.. pure fantasy aye. !

[@daveb.1828]

You did a good job as always! Im just not ready to dechrome mine yet, but im sure following your build. The stuff that i end up doing will be techniques learned on your channel. Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you most kindly Sir, it's an honour to be an inspiration, may just do a little bit at a time and see what inspires you!

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

I'm always surprised with the amount of awesome painting you do you do not have a homemade rotational turntable affair "lazy susan" type of thing ... then you could rotate it instead of always physically rotating the item you are painting.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah i know what you;re saying, but look at this job, i had 6 items to paint, and at least two of them needed rotating.. so id need a few turn tables to make it work.. plus its all expense, i try to keep the focus on what i spend on materials and parts.. equipment always comes last on the list and waits longest.. lol. . Cheers buddy always good to hear from you.. Del.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

Understood ... whatever your doing keep doing it, your results speak for themselves !! @@Moonfleet41

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi Del, exhaust looks great ! You game me some ideas for mine. it will be a summer job as I can't heat up the garage. thanks a lot. have a good week. Gus

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gus, always good to hear from you... ahhhh summer... roll on the warm days and ability to work out in the driveway for once! Good luck with it, and keep in touch, all the best, D&Px

[@DormanDiaries]

Great job, nice idea on the axle stands. Were the cans chromed? Or just mild steel / stainless steel?

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, i believe the header pipes are stainless steel, and the heat shields and silencers are chrome.

[@DormanDiaries]

Moonfleet41 excellent, I’m contemplating doing the chrome pipes of my Interceptor. Might get them blasted somewhere first though

[@coloradokid1346]

Del they are really looking good. Needed a cup of tea here today in the Carolinas. It's 42 degrees F here. Love the video.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, oh my goodness that is cold, about the same here, we get 26 at night, supposed to be colder and they tell us snow is on the way! Glad you enjoyed the video, please with it so far... ! Cheers!

[@CheckFred]

Pucker Job ..... Always good tips as well :-)

[@JoeGiampapa11]

Hi Del! You have Come along way since I started following you almost over 7 years ago. I'm always learning from you. I looking into the VHT paint here in Canada, The sales men are all insisting I need to lay down the VHT Primer 1st. I see you didn't use it and you didn't years ago, the first time you did your pipes. I want to copy your steps because you mentioned the issue of reactivating the layers underneath. Is there advantage to primer 1st or is the coast worth the extra paint time?

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Joe, with the primer, I've never used any when it comes to heat paint, because I scuff the metal nice and coarse to give a good key, clean thoroughly with thinners or acetone, and then use a 'tack' coat... that's the secret to getting away with no primer, and I've never had the paint flake off at a later date so it clearly works, and saves you money... .good luck with your project!

[@JoeGiampapa11]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks Del! Keep your shinny side up!