Adrian Williams Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Does anyone know if the black paint on a magnesium bellhousing is 'special' in any way 🤔 Mine's not too bad but while it's out of the car it crossed my mind to smarten it up a bit. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 11, 2009 Leadership Team Share Posted January 11, 2009 I painted mine with a basic aerosol of satin black - probably bought at Halfords or similar. No issues. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comp Sec Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Tart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S47zz Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Why not go the whole hog remove the paint and get it polished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikes Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Or perhaps a colour to match the rest of the car - then there would be something else to polish 😬 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Or perhaps a colour to match the rest of the car Then he will have a bell 'end' tank 😳 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campfreddy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Magnisium castings are often chromated black rather than painted. If you want to tidy it up a bit I'd have thought a good acrylic satin black spray can will suffice as long as it is well degreased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Williams Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks Stu and Ian, I didn't think it looked like paint so I guess it's chromated but could be painted without an issue. Headmaster, I just can't help myself there doesn't seem to be a cure.  Now I know who 'Muppet' is 😔 Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wilcx Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Painting Magnesium? Think about the additional weight man !!!!!! www.geoffwilcoxphotography.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Think about the additional weight man !!!!!!  Second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Williams Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 I know Geoff I'm having trouble sleeping because of it. 😬 If I leave it un treated it will go all white and furry and dissolve in front of my eyes, 😔 Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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