Wrinkle painted engine side covers

[A5HLEY]

I had great success using VHT wrinkle paint on my engine side covers.
Like the instructions said, I put on a thin coat for the paint to bond and then a thick coat in crosshatch directions. While waiting the directed 5 minutes between coats, I used a hair dryer to accelerate the wrinkling process.

After 12 hours, I put the covers in the barbeque at 200F (93C) for 20 min to bake the finish. It should be noted that this produces a strong odor and is not advisable to do in your oven, unless you are a bachelor....or want to be a bachelor

I am extremely impressed by the results. The only flaw is where I filled in the Yamaha lettering with JB Weld. The paint wrinkled differently on the JB Weld, so it kinda 'ghosted' the Yamaha lettering into the cover.

Check out the pics and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for looking!

 

[bobber_xs]

where to buy this paint?

 

[daroberts3]

I did EXACTLY the same thing, but baked mine on top of my kerosene heater. Talk about stinky! I even did the JB weld. Mine is a little less visible. Good product. I bought mine at NAPA

 

[JP50515]

.....this just threw an entirely new concept into my build

 

[JP50515]

Anyone know how well this paint holds up? I know their engine enamel is extremely bad when it comes to fighting against gas spilled on it.

 

[gggGary]

In the old days I did my Norton primary with wrinkle paint it held up very well. But that was about 1977 LOL.

 

[A5HLEY]

You can buy VHT at pretty much any parts store. Here in Canada at Canadian Tire or PartSource. In the home of the brave, the VHT website lists retailers. Note that VHT, PJ1 and Duplicolour are all owned by the same company.

As to durability, the stuff feels rock hard to the touch b/c its baked on. My engine is painted with engine enamel and it pretty much scratches right off.

 

[Johnt3]

Looks good with your frame color.You need to post more pics of your build when you get a chance A5HLEY.

 

[650hcs]

good idea man, that looks badass. me likey

 

[A5HLEY]

Looks good with your frame color.You need to post more pics of your build when you get a chance A5HLEY.

"If this is the way he wants it....well, he gets it" - Prison Warden (Cool Hand Luke)
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