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Carb Painting...

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by barehandspank, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. barehandspank

    barehandspank Member

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    Hey guys - I've been reading on here about painting and such, but wanted to see if I could get a more specific answer...

    I've got an '81 XJ650 Midnight I'm working on - this is not a complete restore right now, just getting it clean and road ready. While cleaning the carbs, I pretty much lost all the black paint on them - but I'd like to try and paint them myself. Doesn't need to look amazing - just would like to get them a decent uniform black.

    What's the best way to paint carbs (cleaning, type of paint, etc) and if you've done it yourself how'd it hold up? Thanks!
     
    barehandspank, Apr 20, 2009
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    heres a set i painted a while ago used "KG GUN KOTE" it aint easy, part has to be clean like a surgical implant, they say sandblasted but i skipped that
    you put it on with a air brush then bake it at 350 deg for a hour
    after that nothing takes it off but sandblasting
     
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    Great looking carbs Polock! Thats some serious attention to detail!
     
    XJ700VET, Apr 21, 2009
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    That is really sharp! Great job Polock.
     
    somecallmemike, Apr 28, 2009
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