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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: skiracer on March 02, 2017, 03:19:37 PM

Title: Painting cases
Post by: skiracer on March 02, 2017, 03:19:37 PM
I have a clutch cover that won't hold paint... I have used quality primer and paint but neither will stay on. I have painted dozens of these in the past without issue. This the first one that is giving me problems. Has anyone else experienced this?

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
Title: Painting cases
Post by: 454MRW on March 02, 2017, 03:39:32 PM
What kind of solvent did you use prior to the primer? In the past I have used spray lacquer thinner but found it to leave a slight oil residue, and since then I use acetone. On KTM engines I use Dupli-Color self etching primer and DAL-1679 lacquer paint followed by Spraymax 2K clear coat for best results and gas resistance. Mike

Michael R. Winter
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1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Title: Painting cases
Post by: skiracer on March 02, 2017, 05:35:15 PM
I used a thinner. Maybe that is my problem. Thanks Mike.

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
Title: Painting cases
Post by: Oldebonz on March 03, 2017, 08:36:26 AM
Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber,super for anything,makes grease and oil disappear!
Title: Painting cases
Post by: Kip Kern on March 03, 2017, 10:06:30 AM
Glas bead blast, eastwood prepaint cleaner, SEM acid etch primer, paint;)
Title: Painting cases
Post by: skiracer on March 03, 2017, 07:59:17 PM
Thanks Kip!

Quotequote:Originally posted by kip kern

Glas bead blast, eastwood prepaint cleaner, SEM acid etch primer, paint;)

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
Title: Painting cases
Post by: 242 on March 04, 2017, 07:40:22 PM
I spray all my motor parts with CRC Brakleen brake parts cleaner #05084 in a green can. Walmart has it. Also spray my exhaust and air boxes. Air boxes can be a problem because of silicone. I just spray cleaner then paint. Works for me. Ol Dave