Paint carburetors

[81GS850]

Steve, did you disassemble the engine to paint it that way? Looks amazing. Mines got so much crud from the PO allowing leaks to happen all over the engine. I thought about steam washing the engine then trying to paint. What do you think?

 

[Steve]

I think I did those carbs as a complete rack, minus the tops and float bowls.

Other carbs I have done the individual bodies, because I also tend to polish the "choke" nut for a little more "bling".

Of course, I can't stop there. The fuel transfer tubes also get polished, as well as anything else that I think deserves it.

In another week or so, I will be cleaning and painting carbs for MY bike, we'll see what they look like when done. :-\\\

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[Jmanor]

They look great, may have to attempt this. So take tops and flat bowls off and hit it with black gloss caliper/heat paint? Any issues with screws needing turning etc?

 

[Steve]

Steve, did you disassemble the engine to paint it that way? Looks amazing. Mines got so much crud from the PO allowing leaks to happen all over the engine. I thought about steam washing the engine then trying to paint. What do you think?

Believe it or not, that engine only got a healthy dose of engine degreaser, followed by a trip through the do-it-yourself car wash.

After it was dry (aided by air hose nozzle), I removed the covers for polishing, masked off the frame and exhaust pipes, then let the spray fly. After the paint had dried overnight, I filed the edges of the fins on the head. Should have waited longer, some of the dust from the filing got caught on some paint that was still a bit tacky.

Be careful with steam cleaning or high-pressure washing, it is far too easy to blow water into places it is not meant to be.

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