Which black engine lacquer for r1200s?

Copper · Post by **Copper** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:33 pm

Hi,

Any recommendations.

Regards.

Jon

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:08 am

Do you mean Clear lacquer or black paint ?

bikesnbones · Post by **bikesnbones** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:50 am

If it's paint, the best stuff used to be PJ1 sating black.
I did the barrels on my R1200C with that 6 years ago and it's still holding strong.
Only trouble is you can't get it anymore.
Something to do with pollution , environment etc.
It does sometimes turn up on ebay, at an horrendous price.
Shame.
Never found a worthy replacement

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:17 am

Triflow matt black metal paint seems to be holding well on mine so far.

Copper · Post by **Copper** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:19 am

eyore wrote:Do you mean Clear lacquer or black paint ?

Sorry black paint, I'm also after black paint for the rocker covers.

Jon

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:40 am

Perhaps the best thing for rocker covers would be powdercoating as opposed to paint.

nige1200s · Post by **nige1200s** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:37 pm

I used screwfix plastikote hot paint on my front cover. You have to get it hot soon after painting otherwise it stays like a powder and rubs off. Once it cures it stays on well and stands up to cow shit and mud. As with all spray paints, plenty of light coats rather than on thick one.

Copper · Post by **Copper** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:46 pm

Thanks,

What about black Smoothrite anyone tried it? I see the silver is supposed to be a good match. Wurth lacquer seems popular too.

jon