Painting cases

[skiracer]

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

[454MRW]

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
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
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

[skiracer]

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

[Oldebonz]

Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber,super for anything,makes grease and oil disappear!

[Kip Kern]

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

[skiracer]

Thanks Kip!

quote: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

[242]

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