Project Rocket:- Drive Casing Factory Paint Failure.. Full Renovation (1 of 2)

[@OG_MuttDog]

The owner of the first Gear house I worked at, would say to me "if you need to take an extra five minute to make a good part, you take it. And in all your videos and the way you work it looks like you take the extra steps. You have been a great help.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words, im glad you enjoy our content, and really appreciate youe feedback.

[@marksmallman4572]

Always good to use an etch primer on aluminium, before top coats.

[@favourites96]

No primer needed with that paint.

[@nsoul8469]

No need with this paint, I’ve used it several times with great results.

[@rickrogers2649]

First off.... Epic camera work by Penny !!! I was tempted to grab a dust mask as if I was right there with you two. And Del you truly have the patience of a saint to get through all that tedious prep work but the results speak for themselves. Curious how that one piece was quietly disintegrating all by itself. Hope you both have a relaxing weekend, You've certainly earned it. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Rick, am glad you approve! It was a long day and 90% of it prep, but then that's always the correct ratio! Not sure why that turned out so crusty, I'm going with the bad factory prep theory... Thanks for your wonderful support as always, D&Px

[@herbiesgarage681]

Wow, that turned out awesome, better than new! Very meticulous work, great job 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much Herbie!

[@walcrow7319]

Del........You'd make one hell of a dentist...."Open wide please and we're gonna' polish that beautiful differential you've got there, then seal it up with a few coats of satin black".......Without a doubt, the best looking diff on the planet. Triumph should have you paint all their Rockets black.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly good Sir! It's only that rich gloss because it's wet, it will dry a smooth, silky satin black and yes indeed, I will be doing a lot more of the large areas of chrome in the same way! Enjoy your weekend there, keep warm (it's snowing here!) D&Px

[@myz06rocks]

You're right, the oxidation is a lack of prep at the factory however if you use dissimilar metals (steel brush wheel) to clean the aluminum to clean/prep the material, it will merely oxidize again eventually. I went through this extensively with oxidation on one of my new vehicles and ultimately all 4 doors needed replacement as a result. Not saying the repair isn't an improvement over what it was, but it will more likely than not happen once more. Another thing that you might want to consider is the use of thread sealant on all the bolts that go into the housing to separate the dissimilar bolt material from the housing. That is another cause of this condition. Cheers, have a great weekend.

[@BlackbeardBikes]

Vapour blast - cerakote

[@mystifiedaphid9295]

I would have thought rubbing it down with all those different grades of glass paper would have removed and ferrous left from that wire wheel? I’m no expert though - happy to be corrected by someone who is 😊

[@allanford1365]

G'day Del, thank you for hanging a flag for Rememberance Day. As an Australian veteran (RAAF) and a subscriber to your channel, your gesture to 'The Fallen' is much appreciated. Cheers.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Allan, appreciate the recognition, we have to keep rememberance alive and send it forward in to the next generations, this was recorded just before Rememberance Day and I think it's a perfect place for the flag to stay... take care and have a great weekend mate.

[@jerryokeeffe9886]

That's a great job pal,when you do something you do it right, that's the way jobs should be done, old school.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Jerry, glad you approve mate. !

[@grosbeakmc]

Hi Penny and Del - great video and the prep and paint were up to your usual excellent standards. Very nicely done! Take care, dear friends. Be well and ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah, thank you, glad you enjoyed... hope you're keeping well there, we both appreciate all your support, have a great weekend, D&Px

[@dazzernorris]

I know you’re class at what you do but who are you kidding that you found the 10mm first try!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I noticed that, too!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha.. i buy them by the gross, and use them on a single use basis...if a stray one turns up a second time, it's a bonus (or planted for a prank..lol)

[@thewiltshirerider01]

Great job as always, I love the attention to every detail, can I ask Penny pitstop, all the hours you obvouusly spend behind the camera and editing,do you enjoy the process as much as Den obviously does? I watched you both grow your channel over the years and its well deserved and amazing.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much for your kind words, we're glad you enjoy the videos! It has certainly been an adventurous journey over the last 14yrs and often an uphill struggle, but it's all worth it when we know it's truly appreciated!

[@th3v1k1ngW4rri0r]

Noice. Looking gorgeous... the bike and you of course lol Youve got the same thing as I have on all 3 of my xj900s diversions. It must be a shaft drive / final drive thing. On one of the bikes, I removed the whole swing arm, took the final drive off, paint stripped the whole thing in 2 pieces, Back to base metal on the final drive, then cleaned, acetoned, acid etch primer, then a grey over that, 5 or 6 good coats. 7 years later, "rust" spots in the same place. Swing arm still good, apart from the 2 drain holes on the inside of the swing arm. Currently have that swing arm off the bike (Olaf) and doing the same job again, full strip, clean, acetone, acid etch primer, then in black not grey, grey showed up the dirt way too much lol have a good one.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Maybe you should try Glyptal paint on the inside of the drive housing, or POR 15 style engine enamel to seal the pores in the housing. High-end engine builders use this type paint on the inside of their engines to aid in oil drain-back speed. Perhaps the gear housing casting is porous and the gear oil is "releasing" the paint from the inside, since it is flaking off in the same spots repeatedly. Couldn't hurt to try. Good deal, using the acid etch primer on the aluminum.

[@Gorbyrev]

Looking good. What a great finish you get with that stuff.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Amazing stuff, Simoniz one coat tough paint! Perfect timing again as the engine cover needs painting and was going to go down the etch primer route and topcoat. But now it's going to be tough paint instead. Rockets looking the biz Del and especially with the new shoes!

[@richardwhittle2302]

Excellent prep work Del as always with a top paint job to follow 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍, it should dry out a nice smooth satin finish, just like the shaft tube, and hopefully it should last as well.

[@n22pdf]

Nice job Del well done.. looks better than factory 😊 Pete 👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Pete, it was a great happy result!

[@tommylitchfield3450]

The new flag looks great! Freedom is not free....As for the factory paint on the gear housing, my guess would be that the gear housing was sourced from a different supplier with a paint department with contamination issues. Probably not properly degreased. Even with a proper acid etching primer, paint ain't gonna stick long-term to aluMINium if there is contamination under the paint. With the good prep work here, hopefully this Trumpet will have a nice rear end for many moons

[@Moonfleet41]

Exactly that Tommy, without proper prep,it wont last long. same sad affair with Harley Davidson Mudguard / Fenders.. they Always rust out and often in just a few years. it doesn't take much to get it right, but of course, "Quality doesn't make for good profit margins". Take care and have a great weekend Sir.. D&Pxx

[@tommylitchfield3450]

@@Moonfleet41 Very true about the Harley fenders/mudguards. I used body filler in the seams of mine where the edges are rolled, because those rolled seams are water magnets. A little filler and there's nowhere for water and road grime to accumulate. Enjoy the weekend, you two :)

[@BlackbeardBikes]

Thankyou for remembering ⚔️🇬🇧⚔️

[@Moonfleet41]

Always...

[@kerm9807]

Me and my boy are doing up a 1986 Honda tlr200 and it needs paint work, so thanks for sharing 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

You're most welcome mate, hope it might help in some way... best of luck with your project both!

[@johnmacmillan2721]

Great result Del will look spot on once you find the energy to lift that new back wheel in .

[@geoffozevans4500]

Lovely result, all down to dedicated preparation-- well done Sir top job, hi to PP & have a great weekend 😀 x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Geoff for you kind words... and you too, hope it's not too snowy where you are! Take care, D&Px

[@geoffozevans4500]

No snow just wet.& cold, but I am still in shorts , 😅x

[@rsbharley4766]

Hi Del & Penny. Hope you are both doing well, nice video mate. Looks like new, job well done, that tough black paint is the business. Have a relaxing weekend and take care, P.S sunshine is in the post LOL. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah, some sunshine would be lovely, it's stopped snowing, but it's very cold! Thanks so much for all your kind support, have a wonderful weekend there, D&Px

[@Goldwing1500rider]

We, never seen soo much corrosion under there. I did the same, long process. Great job!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Long process indeed mate, but well worth it aye!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Certainly, it saves your time before installing the wheel. 👍

[@petergoldstrong6638]

How come you painted it and didnt have it re-powdercoated mate?

[@nsoul8469]

I guess he used what he had, and as a result didn’t have to wait several weeks to get the parts back. I used the simoniz enamel paint on my Speed Triple front brake callipers and it’s excellent, tougher than cerakote in my experience and I enjoyed doing it myself. I use my bike all year round and the finish has more than proved itself so far - well pleased :)

[@nickhellen6303]

This way he could leave it on the bike. No need to dismantle it any further( looks like there’s a drain plug in that housing) Plus it’s done at his convenience.The guy I take my powder coating to is booked out months ahead.

[@wobblysauce]

No dismantling is needed with the paint.

[@nickhellen6303]

VERY impressive masking up there. No chance of any overspray.

[@Moonfleet41]

Exactly that Nick, no matter how long masking takes, it's still quicker than cleaning off overspray!

[@nickvinten7803]

Often wondered how a car body shop tech would survive prepping and painting bikes/bike parts with all their non flat, curved, angled, round areas and small crevices, not forgetting to mention their metal substrate mix ? 😮😊😅

[@davepowers6314]

i have seen this before on a lot of XV's side cases i call it ally cancer but it comes up ok but never seems to get deep in its like rust but not as bad im sure there is a name for the reaction but i don't know it keep up the good work Ride safe in this weather if you do go out

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dave, it is common to most bikes tbh, specially with our salty roads!

[@Grandad_mick]

Hi D&P, great job, bet your glad you got ya mitts on that job, couldn’t a left it like that for sure, love satin black, MM

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks MM, you're absolutely right on the satin black, couldn't have left it like that could we!

[@minibikes502matter]

Another amazing video once again!! What type of moly (or not moly) lube do you recommend for the splines of the rear wheel drive gear when you put it all back together? Thanks.

[@davedavies7837]

Your understanding of the 7 Ps and your attention to detail makes the task look effortless! Again a fantastic demonstration of how to achieve fantastic results, demonstrating to us all your ability and our potential. Great work young man. Love the flag!

[@Moonfleet41]

Many thanks Dave, absolutely right, prep is everything... and the flag will have pride of place right there forever... Thank you so much for what you did for us, it's wonderful to have met you and let's stay in touch!

[@stephenalbright6961]

I don't like powder coat, when it falls it fails severely, I prefer paint

[@Moonfleet41]

Totally agree mate!

[@jamesweber4938]

Nice touch at 8.40, "obviously".

[@shameless6963]

👍👍

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

Del, you do know you'll never be able to use those curtains again dont you

[@astrasthing1467]

I believe the powder coat bubbled from heat exchange and then damp sets in starting the corrosion

[@Moonfleet41]

Possibly mate, although it doesn't happen on the engine, and it didn't happen on the shaft tube, maybe just poor prep?!

[@astrasthing1467]

​@@Moonfleet41 that wouldn't surprise me properly parts from China 😅😅😅 beautiful bike though

[@philipwoodacre1644]

another top job !!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.

[@paulwhittaker606]

New tyres look great.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul, very happy with them!

[@fq7879]

Hi Delboy, you might be right. Maybe it wasn't prepared right from the factory. If you didn't do anything would it have eaten the metal up completely? Anyway, a great job. Best regards, Frank from Florida.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Frank, no not really, the metal is a pretty thick casting and the corrosion is only on the outside surface and once I got it ground off and sanded back, there wasn't even any deep pitting in the metal... basically it just blew the coating off and festered away under the surface!

[@nickmitton7350]

Death by masking tape!!! Lol. Only joking Del. Thats gonna look lovely once its done. Do you think it was a poor factory quality paint or just age related??

[@PatrickHostler]

Splendid work sir!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly!

[@stuwhite1969]

Looks pretty cool just rubbed down 😂

[@allanmason7544]

neat work del and spot on camra work penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Allan, very kind of you, we both appreciate it!

[@billrothwell7139]

Love watching you work your magic Del👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Bill 👍

[@paulregner5335]

I'm wondering if there's a difference between the rattle-can paints in the UK and America. I can NEVER get a rattle-can finish to come out as well as what you get (and believe me, I wish I could). I'm diligent about surface preparation and cleaning, but if I want a good finish I almost always have to rev-up my airbrush. I haven't found a rattle-can brand of paint yet that doesn't spit and create bubbles in the finish when you least want it to (and it's infuriating). I seem to have the same issues with Duracoat as well. If I use the Duracoat aerosol it comes out like crap, but if I shoot it with my airbrush, it comes out great. It must have something to do with the evil bastards at the EPA (EnvironMENTAL Protection Agency), and their draconian policies regarding paint formulas for aerosol applications 🤔

[@Moonfleet41]

Not sure Paul, I always seem to get on really well with aerosol cans, but I've been doing it for a lifetime and it is certainly harder to get a good finish than it is with a spray gun... this product is a thick stone chip paint and it does float out quite well as long as you get the temperature right... I know it's not available in the US, but perhaps a stone chip paint from the Rustoleum range would offer you the same properties?!

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Krylon is by far the best aerosol paint in "Merica, IMHO. Everybody here loves Rustoleum, but Krylon lays it down FAR smoother. Give it a try, if you haven't already. It's a few cents cheaper, too :)

[@SheaR6]

Dell you sound like darth vader

[@jezzgates67]

Wow! Those paint rattle cans have come a long way since I first used one! That’s a fantastic finish on that drive housing. Nicely done!

[@Gio-en5kv]

How do chose between stripping paint manually or with paint remover?

[@Moonfleet41]

The problem with paint remover is that the tiniest residue left behind will trash the new paint, even invisible traces of paint stripper will ruin all your hard work, been there too many times, so I far prefer ripping it off manually!

[@ironlionmotorcycles]

I've got the same flaking on mine mate, must be factory issues.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good in some ways to hear that, at least it's not just my bike, thanks for sharing mate!

[@exupakias]

First PRIMER and after colour, and lack.

[@Moonfleet41]

NO, not the same for all paints.

[@philmorrow2446]

Rattle can hero!! 😎 I know it's going to look great even before part two is released. I have learned so much by watching the channel over the years. Great content.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Phil, that's very kind of you, much appreciated!

[@neillambton4065]

Strange how it`s only the shaft coupling housing is like it, and shaft housing is fine, is the shaft housing steel and coupling housing alluminium, or are they both ally?.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hadn't thought of that, but looking at the thickness of the weld bead around the shaft tube on it's end flange, I would say it's ally...

[@haroldwiser2641]

Looks like it turned out great!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Harold, happy with the result!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Top job, like usual. Love watching your videos. Günter/Nürnberg PS: Lest we forget!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Günter, very kind of you, have a great weekend!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks, mate, you too. With a hot cuppa against cold feet.

[@stevenmarry212]

No primer?

[@Moonfleet41]

Nope, not required with this paint.

[@kentsvensson7009]

Lovely job again😉👏👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you!

[@tonymartin3780]

Nice job Del , pity you couldn’t get one of those dry ice blasters , hope you and Penny well 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Possibly mate, but you know me, I love the good old fashioned manual prep, it's all part of the fun and satisfaction! Hope you're both well, D&Px

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great spray, great video . Looks alot better 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you!

[@chrischristofis8501]

Masterclass 👏

[@Cromwell648]

Do we really have to sit through a stream of adverts before you begin?? I'm getting fed up of it. Soon, your channel will be ALL ads.

[@Moonfleet41]

Aha, sounds like to me you've not heard of You Tube Premium, you just pay a small registration fee and hey presto no more adverts on any videos you look at! It's not the Creator's fault mate, You Tube needs to feed the shareholders and the Creators some way or another!

[@favourites96]

You're watching the video for free though mate, can't have it all ways.

[@markjohn4986]

No ads on the Brave browser 😉

[@Rinkydink73274]

Better than new..👍

[@loddude5706]

Best not to let the Memsahib see those masking skills Del, she'll be off buying wallpaper & the like . . . ("A lot of skill & hard work goes into getting a hand plastered finish anywhere near that smooth & level - so why stick old copies of The Budapest Pigeon Fancier's Weekly, or other such rubbish, all over it?" A quick whiff of magnolia (BEIGE!) & most rooms are good to go . . . Ergo, more garage time eh? As my rattle-can work is best described as 'rustic troweling by Mungo's left foot', I will now shut up : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly for your insight Sir, your unsolicited suggestion has now secured me a weekend wallpapering the back bedroom... thanks bud lol

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I have it on the highest authority that The Budapest Pigeon Fancier's Weekly is NOT rubbish! That, sir, is quality literature!