Engine black : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

Ross00 · 02-06-2004, 01:55 PM

Is there a product that can be used to restore the black on engine fins?

kb2kuu · 02-06-2004, 04:08 PM

S100 makes a product called Engine brightner. The can says "brings back that factory black look. I bought a can but have not tried it yet. I have heard that it works. If you try it let me know what you think.

Viken Wellman · 02-06-2004, 04:19 PM

S100 works very good.

jaytoo · 02-06-2004, 05:17 PM

Agree. S100 is good. I use a few QTips to get it into the recesses of the fins. Helps to soak up any overspray.

Jay

JMS · 02-06-2004, 05:20 PM

Ditto on the S100, looks new, lasts long.

JMS in TX

BigD · 02-06-2004, 05:24 PM

Haven't tried the S100 product, but "Pig Spit" works good...

**HDWRENCH** · 02-06-2004, 07:45 PM

only draw back on the S100 is I think it collects too much dust but what can you do??

The Dane · 02-07-2004, 01:42 AM

Usually sprays the engine and covers on my FXDX with silicone. Cleans the parts up and makes them shine. Any other good ideas.

Where can I get the S100 ?

kb2kuu · 02-07-2004, 04:31 AM

I bought S100 at the local Harley dealer.

Ross00 · 02-07-2004, 04:47 PM

What can you use if the black is worn off in a spot?

**HDWRENCH** · 02-07-2004, 11:55 PM

paint pen?? magic marker or a crayon maybe lol A black paint pen works rather nicely on many things.

Ragnar · 02-08-2004, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross00

What can you use if the black is worn off in a spot?

I've used flat black paint applied with the end of a toothpick (or chopstick) depending on the size of the spot.

Ragnar

kb2kuu · 02-08-2004, 07:18 AM

I would only recommend using a chopstick on *** bikes.

Ross00 · 02-08-2004, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDWRENCH

paint pen?? magic marker or a crayon maybe lol A black paint pen works rather nicely on many things.

Does paint hold up to the heat of the engine? The spot is on one of my head fins. The black is not totaly worn off, looks like someone wiped the fin and it made a whitish looking line.

I guess I will try some high temp flat black. Just wanted to make sure it would not have an adverse reaction to the factory black.

Is it powered coated at the factory?

tguil · 02-08-2004, 04:27 PM

Harley has a black engine paint in touch up bottles and spray can. It looks good but does not last long. Even though it is intended for engines, it is regular acrylic lacquer. You can plan on repainting some at the end of each riding season. High temp black does NOT match the Harley paint.

I've repainted the black cases on my 1995 Sportster three or four times. It's not all that hard if you mask carefully. Simply paint over the fins and remove the paint with sandpaper or a scuffing sponge.

Yes, the original paint is powdercoat.

Tom