The Best Way To Make An Engine Look Amazing!

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In my opinion, this is the best way to make an engine look amazing!
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[@CameronNiemela]

Go enter the giveaway for the clutch cover here: instagram.com/cameronniemela

[@thatdesertmoto4923]

Cameron Niemela dang I wish it was for a 1997😂

[@MrRazori]

Yo from Finland. Your surname sounds familiar.☺ Hitwise, i would use cardboard mockup for arranging bolts and nuts etc. Otherwise flawless job. 😀

[@jblob5764]

What type of grease are you using on the case gasket surfaces?

[@zacklataille342]

Cameron Niemela how do I enter the giveaway I have a 2001 cr125 this would be perfect

[@abaasali5134]

Cameron Niemela 250

[@kellyhill430]

Ive been racing motocross for almost 25 years and ive recently found your site.I have never commented on a video but after watching your vids i just had to comment. Your an amazing builder /mechanic your attention to detail is comparable to an artist. Its always a pleasure to watch someone whom not only knows what they are doing but loves what they are doing also. Both of which you obviously do. Your also an inspirational person givin the adversity you faced. Keep up the fantastic work cant wait to see your future builds.

[@cane2253]

If anyone wants to learn about Jesus Christ reply

[@TheSunnyTrails]

@@cane2253gods work ❤️ spread it publically my brother in Christ. The people closest to you may need to hear about him

[@cerakotewarrior2751]

There are a few things you should do before cerakoting engine parts, 1st check the tech data sheets to make sure the colors you're using are high heat cerakotes and if the part will be exposed to the sun, the tech data sheets also tell you the UV index/stability which states how well the paints hold up in the sun. Burnt bronze is good up to 500 degrees but the color will fade at around 350 and its UV stability is considered good. 2ndly you should be running your cerakote through a mesh filter before putting it in the gun, for metallics use a 100 mesh and for all others run a 150, high end cerakotes like elite series should be run through a 325, C-series does not need a mesh. 3rd your gun should have a .08 fluid needle I believe (cant remember off the top of my head) and when Spraying your parts should be hung up and 3-5 inches away with a 3 inch fan @ a 30 degree angle down, then up. (Octagonal spraying for barrels/rounded pieces etc) 1/2 fan overlap...so when you have a spray line...your downward motion should overlap 1/2 of your 1st spray line. 3rd you should only coat the same areas twice max to ensure your hitting within the 1mil-2mil recommendations, anything past 2 mils your going to see chipping over time because your now coating over the substrate you blasted and onto the cerakote itself, cerakote doesnt stick to cerakote, it sticks to substrates so it's best to stay within recommendations. 4th, you can control gloss index by obviously ratios 12:1,18:1,24:1 and finally other factors like ambient curing vs going straight into oven while wet and also the temps, like 180 for plastics @2hrs (250 for metals @2hrs or 300 for 1 hour depending on desired glossiness) this is helpful when trying to match glosses with different thickness of metals or plastics, obviously thinner parts will cure faster than thick parts. I've included tech data sheet link at bottom. Lastly you should have a moisture regulator on your air generator (eliminates moister in the lines) as well as using an oven that has a fan built into it. Hope this helps bro! (www.cerakote.com/resource/downloads/)

[@tracemahood9923]

Me watching dirtbike engine builds and stuff while mine JUST blew up👁👄👁

[@TheRemixManprod]

Same

[@joshclaydon2149]

Same

[@HeroRR]

Your videos are amazing Cameron. Seriously top level. Thank you so much for creating this content, I've learned so much from your youtube channel.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@jordanbrown7435]

I HAVE A CR125 03! Just finally rebuilt this as a project, the cover would be the cherry on top

[@smokesandalloy9487]

Your excellence and attention to detail always show. Forever improving and building.

[@johnbowen2963]

you sir are a the sort of guy who takes 100 percent pride in your work,and what you do.

[@MrJcmoore]

Cameron...great job my friend...enjoy watching a true professional at work...can't emphasis the cleanliness...so important to this kind of work. Please keep the vids coming.

[@18minimus18]

What grit sand do you use and what temp for oven also what temp will the cerakote go too for use on brake calipers and the whole engine

[@Midnight_Rider96]

Cerakote will be fine anywhere on the engine or brake calipers. I'd want to use fine sand or glass beads would be better, they are round so the make a smoother surface. Depends what kind of finish you want, smooth gloss or textured.

[@eschrader]

Just took out my Yamaha WR 500 engine and am waiting to get it back from Vapor blasting so I can reassemble it and replace bearings, seals, gaskets. Super excited.

You've just opened a whole new world to me for when I come to spray my bike, thanks man, appreciate your efforts!

[@MemeRider]

Best person to restore bikes, I always come here

[@CaptainCandycorn]

Dude sweet video. I appreciate how you make nice long videos that follow something through. So many channels upload a 5 minute video then end it on a cliffhanger so we come back for the rest of what should have been in the first video.

[@samthorne8518]

This CR is gonna be a mean machine when it's all put back together, keep up the videos man!

[@moderatefkr6666]

You're a true inspiration dude. Really impressed. About to begin work on one of my projects. Not sure which it will be yet. The options are: Bultaco Sherpa 350 twinshock trials - ground up restoration that I may keep for a while, Bultaco Sherpa 250 twinshock trials - ground up restoration that I will be selling, Honda CB-1 NC27 400 - non runner, needs a complete rebuild Honda CBX550 - basket case due to become a cafe racer Honda VF750F Interceptor V45 - another basket case due for total restoration to showroom condition hopefully And the most likely: CBR 125 - needs new piston, and because it needs selling Honda Varadero 125 - because I want to play with it a bit. Only needs a few repairs.

[@Slahs1991]

Master !!! greetings from Argentina!!! your work is excellent and very motivating

[@scroob72]

Looks awesome. Titanium clutch cover bolts would be the icing on the cake

[@motoboy3076]

red724 *OH MAN IT WOULD LOOK SEEEXY AS HELL !*

[@brettb2516]

What he said 👆🏻100% agree

[@claytondorneman7844]

My god man your builds are truly inspiring I’m in a low spot and your videos have really givin me the drive to get up and work on my stuff too thank you man seriously best channel on KZbin good work and keep it up

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks Clayton! Happy to hear I can be an inspiration!

[@sambuvca22]

I’m rebuilding my yz motor this winter. Thanks for the tips

[@exzdevilzz863]

I’m only after giving my kx a new engine rebuild and now I’m doing a cr 125 that’s y I’d like that side casing u done in the video

[@MrGrynthal]

Awesome work. I watched this video like 2 years ago. Found it again because I just wanted to get that same paint work done on my track bike build. Awesome work.

[@1keykneedeep]

Looks soo good in that bronze.

[@diegfb2001]

I loved the result, definitely will do this to my cheap bike.

[@MexicanNoodle]

that turned out super sick! gunna be even better with that red oil cap

[@ytbb123]

Those colours are so nice ! i need this on my engines also

[@jurylinfaschar3652]

I always amaze how this machine back to life.....nicely done....

[@mattcampbell6695]

Hey man, I am wanting to sandblast my clutch cover as well. People have said because it is magnesium you have to use a special type of media to blast it, what did you use to blast it? Thanks

[@CameronNiemela]

You can blast with 100 grit aluminum oxide. That’s what’s I used on these covers with no issues

[@mattcampbell6695]

Awesome thanks so much

[@psycheward3335]

Awesome work Cam! I have a KX 500 (1990) and (2) CR250's Im restoring , an 88' & 1987. Im gonna use all your tricks to get it right!

[@UlisesGlez26]

Just mind blowing!! Incredible job my brother.

[@akilez777]

Hi Cameron please can you let me know what kind on chemicals use and the red machine for cleaning and removing the shiny colors and live the parts dark. Thanks

[@ThorbenTheBoss]

Looks awesome! How well does the coating last during use ?

[@dillonmitchum124]

That bike is going to be sick! Loving the build series

[@billmacfarlane4083]

Awesome job! What was the tape you used to mask off the gasket surfaces? Seemed to be heat resistant?

[@jansinagl5727]

really inspiring! I want to treat my valve cover, oil pan and my cylinder head (all aluminum) like this. so this process is good heat resistant too I assume?

[@jansinagl5727]

Its on a miata nb.

[@ftball90]

Motor looks amazing! We are getting close!

[@zu1502]

Hey witch is better , this or powder coat? I never knew this existed. Thanks!

[@nelsonshire]

Just bought a 2005 Honda crf250x and it’s awesome

[@6GEARPINNED]

hey man wicked video, now im curious what can we spray or use besides a polish to protect our clean cases from rust and corrision? thanks!

[@brenontech]

wow... cant wait to see it done. you should start working on the frame and getting that back together while your bolts are in the mail.

[@TwinTurboLsx]

Love the videos. Wish the excess gasket could be trimmed and removed like you did with that knife!

[@Ralph822]

Hey Cam can you tell me what size/type air compressor you use to power the sandblaster? I'm looking to do some sandblasting and want to make sure the compressor I buy provides sufficient power, thanks!

[@bacardilove1981]

Hello there from Greece could u help me pls what kind of colors do you used and also for haw many time and how many degrees you have put them in oven

[@harrynocos3378]

Wow.. Thats very nice.. Cameron, well maintain thumbs up for that guys..

[@markrogers7044]

Nice Work Cameron!!

[@madmarc]

your rebuild videos couldn't have come at a better time, as i'm in the process of rebuilding my '02 engine. very, very helpful!

[@jjsally7963]

I have and very good question, will the high temperature engine paint from Rustoleum work as well?

[@hazem8032]

Thank you for your follow-up from Syria

[@RealSnowMan78]

Was that the 4oz bottle? I'm just wanting to cerakote a clutch cover and ignition cover and wondered how much I'd need.

[@nathanMic1]

Hey man, bit off topic but I’m currently restoring a Honda z 50 and was just wondering what’s your advice on how I should restore the wheels. Maybe use something you have used here??

[@xbsickness]

Sweet build man, Love your work!

[@thegooseisonthelooseuk9633]

another brillant video you should have your own tv progamme it helps me so much cheers

[@claussgarage7162]

Amazing vid. I am waiting impatiently for the next amazing episodes. A man who loves motorcycles. The best job I've ever seen

[@MrMUTYNI]

The best i love your videos and the way you explain step by step everything thanks a lot

[@fxFRA27]

Great! What is the blue grease you use on the gasket surface?

[@Ayah4304]

Amazing repair.

[@Ayah4304]

I have a little workshop for a dirt bike in my home too. There a much lesson i get from you.

[@donsimpson1976]

Nice work as always Cameron Niemela

[@nacman2010]

this great cameron the perfect acavado! I have a question the lid of the water pump was better left in black? Likewise the water pump has 2 seals on water and oil, in the video I only saw one.

[@paultaylor319]

Love your attention to detail man, Those casings look sick, Subscribed

[@MrPond64]

This bike is going to be beautiful!!! I can’t wait tell that cylinder comes in!!!!

[@Giovanni1perez]

hey nice video but what is the engine mount where the engine is hanging in,do you make it yourself can you buy these???

[@griffinwright443]

Do you think that you could cerakote the engine cases too? Or do those get too hot? I’m thinking of a completely black case with some accents on my next project bike

[@ansennickel6480]

Sweet video man your channel is only getting bigger and better love your bike builds

[@jeremyandrews4022]

Looks great. Are you blasting with 120 aluminum oxide? Smooth.

[@paulmcgrath3159]

I love how that cerakote looks, awesome! You seem to have mastered it now

[@dirtbikevlogs5572]

That looks flawless Cameron nice video man

[@tdel8613]

Cerakote is nice and durable but prone to chipping. Looks good!

[@R1rm]

Hi man i'm french and i would like to know exactly what paint you are using model colors ....... For crankcase Thank you

[@camilodreyer3380]

Esta quedando impresionante Came!

[@Dvniemela]

Should probably cerakote my evo engine next

[@CameronNiemela]

I reckon that might get a few views

[@marcusbevz6500]

Devin Niemela boost your brz

[@thomasulbrich971]

@Devin: I had very bad experience with this "sratchresistant" ceracote shit, my next case will beblasted with glasballs, later a Powdercoating, and that its, 3 times harder than wet culour! sheers Tom

[@kevinohara8529]

Looks great! This inspires me to cerakote parts on my 2000 CBR1100XX.

[@CheapGuitarsAndMore]

Fantastic job! First time Ive seen this style of coating.

[@Robert8455]

Super nice work and I dig that trick engine stand. My only thing is the gaskets being slightly over sized. I need to see if the wife will let me install an oven into the garage.

[@martinsowerby8074]

brilliant video, really enjoyed this

[@KenC56mm]

I've watched this video a grip of times I love it! What color, in spray can, can I get that looks similar to your cerkote paint job? I'm building a motorized bike and would love to make it look like your cr.

[@thatmotoguy8072]

Love this series man!!! Keep the cr250 vids coming!!!

[@simba1635]

Can you please tell me what's that gadget that is used to avoid to break the exhaust collector? That thing that you put to the cylinder where you put the head pipe. Thank you.😉

[@LifeofAedan]

What type of grease did you use for the gaskets? Could I use standard marine grease?

[@BonFire201]

would this work on something like a exhaust and air cooled barrel, or is this not heat resistant?

[@stmboat]

Never though to use compressed air can from the store - the aerosol saps the energy from anything thus shrinking. Genius - and thanks for teaching us unawares of the cerakote.

[@dominicsbricks2403]

When using the spray gun it should have 2 steps in the trigger. THe first step is just air, pull a bit further and you will get the fluid through the gun. When spraying keep the air on, it will allow the paint to flow out smoother and not give a bit of splatter as you pull the trigger. The Ceracoat looks awesome!!

[@CBCycles]

Great video! What do you use for the sand blasting media, and what grit?

[@roostfezza7563]

Hi Cameron, the Cerakote guy I have used did not recommend it for the cases as its not very resistant to boot rub which happens from riding. What do you find? Apparently there may be a harder product coming to market for better results from that situation. Regards Peter

[@mrd9534]

Love your videos! They chill me immensely before I go to sleep, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@leweyfountain8442]

Approx how much burnt bronze cerakote did it take to do the head, clutch cover, water pump and rc valve cover?,

[@karthikrudrashiva8645]

What Pressure is used to sand blast the aluminium Clutch cover ?? and sand Grade ???

[@gagegeier3748]

Can’t wait to see the finished engine . Gonna look sweet !

[@robertrishel3685]

You are literally an artist kid! Love your videos. 👍

[@samnice5314]

Always quality content keep it coming!

[@pritchert2799]

Are you planning on cerakoting the top of your piston?

[@paule5812]

Great work Cameron this bike is going to look sweet I can’t wait to see the finished product

[@Thundercat68]

Looks amazing Cameron. Nice work!

[@ViceVersaMusik1]

Yo Cameron, Thank You for all this knowledge that you pass down through your videos. I’ve always wanted to get into buying Dirtbikes and quads and fixing them up for Resale and for myself, I just never had a garage to do such projects myself. Keep up the hard work bro!

[@garya3056]

Nicely done, Cameron!

[@2strokeorchoke496]

Great video! Im restoring an 87 honda trx250r racing quad and Im about to put the motor together and do cerakote just like you did since your motor came out looking so good. I was wondering how much cerakote do you think you used? its 4oz for 35$ or 16 for 70$ and I don't want to invest more than I have to its kind of a budget build.

[@carlcolorado3549]

Looking forward to you talking about the top end. I'm about to change out my piston. You did a little talk about the cylinder head during the tear down. Can you reuse the old with new piston if it's in good shape? Is it better to just buy bought new? Like to hear about your thoughts on option. Just came across your build yesterday. Really locked in on thank for your time and doing these videos!

[@MK-ux8jc]

Looks awesome! This is the channel that I need to watch hopefully I can do some of my own projects soon.

[@Staffy78]

What is the deal with the rubber wheel for the bench grinder? Does it have an abrasive belt and if so, what grade would you recommend? Thanks for your help!

[@CameronNiemela]

Yes, it uses sandpaper belt. All the links for the ones I use are in the description of the video

[@Staffy78]

Cameron Niemela thanks Cameron. Love your videos mate. You are a master craftsman. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Cheers from Australia!

[@medaloko333]

impressive finish!! 🤩🤩 👌🏽

[@enduro-parts-aus]

what type of grease where you using on the gasket surface? is any okay, as im sick of tearing gaskets