Black "Crinkle" Finish

Posted By: 71383beep

Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 03:36 AM

I just picked up a stock 71 BB air cleaner. It is in decent shape, but needs to be properly finished to look good.

It had a prior primer job and I am planning on getting it dipped an repainting it. I am curious as to the right materials to do the correct "crinkle" style finish on it.

What have you guys used?

Here's some photos...

Posted By: topside

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 04:06 AM

I put down a ground coat of satin black, though gloss is fine too. Then heavy coats of the wrinkle-finish black, which requires heat to properly wrinkle. For a consistent wrinkle pattern, you need to play with the heat. Heat gun works, an oven that you don't ever want to heat food in again is even better. Practice on a similar metal that you don't care about first if you haven't done this before.

Posted By: mopars_1

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 04:25 AM

harley davidson engine paint

Posted By: 71383beep

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 04:32 AM

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I put down a ground coat of satin black, though gloss is fine too. Then heavy coats of the wrinkle-finish black, which requires heat to properly wrinkle. For a consistent wrinkle pattern, you need to play with the heat. Heat gun works, an oven that you don't ever want to heat food in again is even better. Practice on a similar metal that you don't care about first if you haven't done this before.

Who supplies the crinkle paint? Is that easy to get a hold of?

I am curious how the factory did this too...

Posted By: sixpackbee

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 01:18 PM

I have a black crinkle powder coating service available. PM me if you are interested and I'll fill you in.

Posted By: JS29

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 02:17 PM

I had a local powder coating company do mine. I think it was $65. Still looks perfect after 7 years or so.

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Posted By: Moparnut426

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 03:43 PM

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harley davidson engine paint

Posted By: can.al

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 04:01 PM

..i have used the paint from 3 or 4 different companies with good results.
just follow the instructions,it's quite easy.
if you're impatient put it in the hot sun or warm with a hairdryer

Posted By: BADDBOB

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 07:05 PM

harley paint...requires no heat..just spray it on

Posted By: 71383beep

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/23/10 10:27 PM

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I had a local powder coating company do mine. I think it was $65. Still looks perfect after 7 years or so.

Wow! that looks sweet! I am interested in powder coating though too as an option.

Harley paint too....good ideas all I will look into this a bit more. Thanks

Posted By: QuickBpBp

Re: Black "Crinkle" Finish - 03/24/10 01:01 AM

This stuff works great but it must be warm out to get even "wrinkling"...

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-wrinkle-paint-black-aerosol-12-oz.html