Importance of Engine Coatings

[BikeJake]

I was reading that engine coatings play a part in cooling on these engines. 

I'm gonna repaint or vapour blast my top end.... 

Any issues? 

I doubt it, but worth an ask. 

[Fazz711]

In theory a silver engine should be cooler than a black one but in reality never found its made much difference 

[rodneya]

Powder coat will stop heat dissipating and keep your engine hotter, but I don't think paint will make much difference. Both silver and black engines are painted or clear coated.

If you're going to paint, get it soda blasted. vapour blast surfaces and paint don't play well together

[BikeJake]

5 hours ago, rodneya said:

Powder coat will stop heat dissipating and keep your engine hotter, but I don't think paint will make much difference. Both silver and black engines are painted or clear coated.

If you're going to paint, get it soda blasted. vapour blast surfaces and paint don't play well together

It's being done by the most reputable and reliable blast refinishers that have done all my projects... RD Cox and Sons.... Highly recommended them.... All the others weren't painted however.... He knows his refinishing.