1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc Best paint for cylinder head?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by huskybear, Aug 18, 2012.

  1. huskybear Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    B.C. Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr144 with lectron carb, stuff!
    Hello every-one, I have a 2010 wr144 and I just picked up a new complete factory 144 kit for a steal and I was thinking about painting the new cylinder head to give it the "red-head" look. I do not want to powder-coat and I am looking for the best way to get a good-looking and long-lasting finish. Thanks in advance:cheers:!
  2. johnnyboy Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 250f
    Did mine in brake caliper paint and it still looks like new
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  3. Kevin Sorce Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Stockholm, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE300
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 Yamaha YZ250, Aprilia RST1000
    Ditto on the brake caliper paint. Made by Duplicolor and can pick it up at Advance. I've used the silver for the cylilnder and head.
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  4. huskybear Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    B.C. Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr144 with lectron carb, stuff!
    Thanks for the replies, I forgot about brake caliper paint as something I could use. I will use it and post a pic when I get it done!:cheers:.
  5. Vinduro Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mississippi
    I would use paint in a can for ease of use. But what is with the Red Head thing ?
  6. huskybear Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    B.C. Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr144 with lectron carb, stuff!
    I like the look of a nice red-head!
  7. Long_Stroke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Logan, Utah
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 WR300, 2013 WR144, 2020 FE501s
    Other Motorcycles:
    1996 DR350, 2002 Aprilia Caponord
    This has me thinking about painting my stock pipe red. Getting some little rusty scratches where my steel toe must be rubbing it when starting.

    That would really annoy my KTM riding pals!
  8. haulin husky7 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SWVA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13 txc310, 2000 wr360
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 TM 300en, 93 KLX650R, 1975 XR75
    I painted my unfinished dep pipe with red caliper paint so it would not rust, but the bend in the pipe on mine was hot enough to burn the red paint and change colors to brown.
  9. eric125 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Mass
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2002 wr 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    2005 yamaha r6
    Has anyone painted the whole engine? Does it Heat a lot more cause of the coating? Thinking of doing the whole engine in a stock silver engine color just for looks.