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Title: Honda XL 500 S crankcase- painted or polished?
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hondafanforever
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Registered: 06/15/2009
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(Date Posted:06/15/2009 21:13:39)

I just got a 79 Honda XL 500 S in decent shape, it was a little abused, but it was complete, not a single bolt or anything it was missing. The question is, the engine and crankcase were a little aluminum-rusted, so i tried a shower of 12 hs  of degreasant from Ultra One, my mistake was putting it without diluting it, so then the aluminum look from the crankcases disappeared, now it's an horrible dark color, any ideas for this? should i paint it, or try to polish it? i think that polished will never look nice. Does it comes any paint that can handle that temperature? Thanks for any help.
Christian

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Re:Honda XL 500 S crankcase- painted or polished?
(Date Posted:06/16/2009 08:10:53)

Dupli-color ceramic engine paint, the best color is named ( cast coat aluminum )
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RE:Honda XL 500 S crankcase- painted or polished?
(Date Posted:06/16/2009 19:21:32)

HI, thank you very much for the info, i'll get it and will paint the crankcase and the 2 side covers, i don't know if this also can handle the temperature of the cilinder and head?
Thanks Christian
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Re:Honda XL 500 S crankcase- painted or polished?
(Date Posted:06/16/2009 21:03:35)

Yes it can handle the temps on the cylinder and head.
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Re:Honda XL 500 S crankcase- painted or polished?
(Date Posted:06/21/2009 11:00:43)

caliper paint works well for high temp. i use it on all my restorations. never lets me down.
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Re:Honda XL 500 S crankcase- painted or polished?
(Date Posted:07/02/2009 19:54:48)

 Hi, thanks for the info, do you know the name and color for the caliper paint that you use? The engine of your 79' 500 is painted with that paint? it looks very nice and original. Thanks. Christian
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