Rare blue Tenni!

[toofat2fly]

There it is, ultra rare blue 2002 V11 Tenni. You can tell it's a 2002 since the paint is bubbling... This was the last time it bubbled.

 

 

 

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[docc]

That looks great!

 

How did you remove the tar-pit and prep the surface?

[toofat2fly]

Since I did not pull the motor, I kept it rather simple.

Home depot premium stripper, brushed on and rinsed with water. Had to do it 3 times to get the "goo" off.

I used a small (toothbrush size) steel brush to clean surfaces as well as scraped the most stubborn chucks with a small screwdriver.

Spray painted with Harley engine paint.

[kmac33]

Looks good!

[fotoguzzi]

did it clean up well enough to leave bare? or would a guy have to repaint it?

[Blueboarhound]

Nice! Looking good.

[Craig]

Spray painted with Harley engine paint.

 

I think that is just Rustoleum with the HD tax.

[toofat2fly]

The stripper does not clean it 100%, I would say about 95 is closer. You could try to strip it more than the 3 times I did... It might come clean, Mine had still some residue spots, no solid paint, just some annoying black spots, I was going to paint it black, so the 95% was fine.
Harley paint was 24.99, so tax definately included.

[Scud]

Did it strip it well enough to use a standard (non-textured) paint? I like the finish on the 2003 and later engines. Of course, that would mean painting the transmission, and probably the final drive at the same time.

[toofat2fly]

I would say yes. The Harley paint is not wrinkle paint, (they did have that one too). Its called "Texture", same HD uses on new models.

[Scud]

Thanks - I'm going to be experimenting with some VHT satin black engine case paint on my BMW soon.