Engine Paint - PJ1, VHT, or POR 15?

[Guest]

What's the best?

I'm shocked to know I can actually get all three here in Australia (except VHT of course which is an Australian company AFAIK), but which one is best for my 450 motor?

Cost will be a factor of course, but what is the better option in terms of fuel resistance, temperature, stone chipping, etc.?

I've seen lots of engine painting threads, but can't seem to find one that compares them...

 

[salty_monk]

I've had a lot of success with PJ1 on case covers etc.

Dan

 

[Guest]

Cheers Dan, there's one reply

I did notice on the spec's that PJ1 appeared to have a higher temperature threshold than VHT. I think it was something like 500 celcius vs 287 celcius which I found interesting. :-k

 

[Calvin Blackmore]

Cheers Dan, there's one reply

I did notice on the spec's that PJ1 appeared to have a higher temperature threshold than VHT. I think it was something like 500 celcius vs 287 celcius which I found interesting. :-k

500 centigrade is an amazing limit
I dont imagine anything but headers could get so hat as that..

Does POR -15 make High tempt coatings?

I thought they were all anti-rust

 

[tone]

+1 for PJ1 case paint ive found nothing else that lasts as long or looks as good

The exhaust paint is of a similar quality reguarding durability but does not look quite so good imo so make sure its the case paint you get rather than the exhaust paint

Did you know that PJ1 do a silver & a grey that is made specifically as a suzuki engine paint & is a good match to the original used on some models ?

 

[jwhelan65]

+1 for PJ1 case paint ive found nothing else that lasts as long or looks as good

The exhaust paint is of a similar quality reguarding durability but does not look quite so good imo so make sure its the case paint you get rather than the exhaust paint

Did you know that PJ1 do a silver & a grey that is made specifically as a suzuki engine paint & is a good match to the original used on some models ?

Where do you get the Silver Suzuki engine PJ1 paint...did a search no luck.

 

[dardoonk]

Harley Davidson brand if you are looking for black. They have a flat crinkle black that is amazingly durable. I've left it flat black or sometimes finish it a light coat of clear engine paint to give it a glossier look

I wish I knew who's paint it actually was

 

[sharpy]

Where do you get the Silver Suzuki engine PJ1 paint...did a search no luck.

Try VHT universal aluiminum paint as it worked for me. 8yrs down the track and still great.

 

[SteveA]

PJ1 here as well

 

[tone]

Where do you get the Silver Suzuki engine PJ1 paint...did a search no luck.

Here http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/products/list/Lubricants/Paints

or here http://www.mandp.co.uk/products/list/Lubricants/Paints

hope it helps

 

[sharpy]

PJ1 here as well

Info on the header/pipe and the rest of that toy PLEASE

 

[Guest]

A new contender: Septone

A new contender: Septone

I paid a visit to Supercheap yesterday as they're supposed to carry both PJ1 and VHT paint, but I couldn't see any at all.

However, they do have an alternative brand Septone. Anyone used this one? The have lots of stuff that could be good... engine, exhaust, brake caliper, you name it.

Engine paint is $16 for a 400g can and I think the brake caliper paint was $18 for 400g.

I didn't bother asking anyone about PJ1 or VHT as I was in a bit of a hurry, but I will have to go back and do that to compare.

 

[Guest]

Oh forgot another question! Any ideas how many cans I'd need to spray a 450 motor? How can I work this out?

 

[salty_monk]

I used about 1.5 cans of PJ1 on my skunk. I sprayed all case covers, starter cover, levers, brake & gear pedals, fork legs, rear shocks & some miscellaneous hardware.

I would think 2 cans will see you right. PJ1 is about $15 a can at Z1 Enterprises.

Dan

 

[tone]

Oh forgot another question! Any ideas how many cans I'd need to spray a 450 motor? How can I work this out?

A can will do it if you use PJ1, preperation is the key :lol:

 

[Guest]

Thanks Dan and Tone... PJ1 $15 a can... that would be somewhere around $20 Aus at the moment I would think, so not too bad, only a few more than what they had on the shelf.

With the Septone stuff I was just impressed by the range.

I'll have to go back and find out what they're charging for the PJ1 and how long it takes to order because it's not on the shelf.

I did a Google search on Septone vs PJ1 and only found two threads on other forums that have used it... both good reports but nothing compared to PJ1 results!

 

[Houdini]

Do these paints have to be heat cured in an "old oven", or will the engine temp cure them just fine?

 

[Guest]

Don't know about PJ1, VHT, or POR 15, but when I read the Septone can yesterday, it said the heat of the engine in normal running was sufficient to bake the finish on. That was another thing I liked about it

 

[sharpy]

I paid a visit to Supercheap yesterday as they're supposed to carry both PJ1 and VHT paint, but I couldn't see any at all.

However, they do have an alternative brand Septone. Anyone used this one? The have lots of stuff that could be good... engine, exhaust, brake caliper, you name it.

Engine paint is $16 for a 400g can and I think the brake caliper paint was $18 for 400g.

I didn't bother asking anyone about PJ1 or VHT as I was in a bit of a hurry, but I will have to go back and do that to compare.

PM sent about VHT paint

 

[Guest]

Cheers Sharpy... Repco just down the road at Enoggera