High Temperature Matte Engine Paint Spray 1K
High-temperature engine paint for motorcycle, car, marine engines, etc.
This special product is designed to restore and refurbish any engine, but also brake calipers and other parts.
It has elastic properties that allow it to withstand sudden thermal changes, such as exposure to cold water from puddles in winter, which can cool a hot engine rapidly, causing the paint layer to expand and contract suddenly.
Preparation and Tools
It is recommended to wear latex gloves to avoid contact between bare hands and metal.
Always degrease the metal with our Kustomservice Aeronautical Degreaser.
Always prepare the metal with our high-temperature primers.
Only the combination of primer and paint ensures the right resistance to gasoline and other chemicals.
Notes on Painting
Ambient temperature greatly influences the painting process and its result.
Since many users paint in garages or places where the ambient temperature is not controlled, it’s important to know a few things.
If painting at temperatures below 15°C (59°F), the paint will harden slowly, so it will take much longer to become resistant to gasoline and other chemicals. For this reason, we suggest waiting at least one week before exposing the components to any chemicals, including simple water or cleaning soaps.
When working without professional tools, longer waiting times are necessary, but with patience, the same results can be achieved.
Application of High-Temperature Engine Paint
First, prepare the pieces with Kustom Service’s matte black primer for engines, applying one light coat followed by one full coat. Wait 30 minutes for drying, then start the painting process.
Thoroughly degrease the pieces with our Aeronautical Degreaser. There should be no traces of grease, rust, oxidation, imperfections, or dirt of any kind. Always wear latex gloves and never touch the metal parts with bare hands.
Prepare the parts using our Kustom Service primer (either spray or professional liquid version).
Shake the spray can or canister well, apply a light coat, and wait 10 minutes.
Apply a full coat and wait until the paint becomes completely matte.
Apply a second full coat and wait 30 minutes to 1 hour before applying the engine paint.
Important: after applying the primer, you have 12 hours to paint without sanding the primer. After this time, it’s recommended to lightly scuff the surface with 3M Scotch Brite.
How Long Should I Wait Before Touching or Installing the Painted Parts?
After applying the primer, you should apply the paint and then wait the indicated times before touching or installing the parts:
- 12 hours for touch dry
- 48 hours before installation
Drying Times for Gasoline Resistance (tests conducted at 18°C):
- 10 to 15 days for maximum chemical resistance (at 18-20°C)
- 1 hour if baked at 60°C
- 30 days at 10-12°C
- NOTE: You can bake the paint to speed up the chemical drying process by heating it to 60°C for 1 hour.
Painting Observations
To achieve the maximum matte effect, each coat must be completely matte before applying the next one, even if this means waiting 30 minutes or more between coats.
Drying times between coats depend on factors such as ambient temperature, and for matte paint, these times should not be sped up using mechanical means like: heat gun, body shop oven, forced air.
Important
The result of a good job depends entirely on how well the preparation and cleaning of the components are done. Therefore, attention should be paid to the preparation more than the painting itself.
