Im a certified Cerakote applicator and apply it professionally. Fantastic job for a home job. few things I would do differently is gas out before blasting, use a spray gun that can spray an oval instead of just a small circle, and use weight instead of volume when measuring paint. Also cerakote is applied much more evenly when ran through the proper filter before pouring into the gun, also the BIGGEST mistake people make is not letting the part level out for 15-20 minutes before throwing in the oven. Other than that this is a great job on this video.
the procedures we have most all parts have to be phosphated before spray can be applied. I normally outgas after phosphating right before i mask and apply spray. Is the procedure of gassing parts out meant to be done before blast always?
what good does gassing out do to a part that isnt down to bare metal? what is its been previously coated with like an oil based paint @@walkerjohnson2325
I'm a Cerakote applicator and your video is great! One suggestion if you follow this guide would be not to use an airbrush. The nozzles are way to small for good flow. Your parts turned out great but it really should only take one wet coat. Due to your nozzle being to tiny achieving one wet coat was difficult without several passes or coats. Cerakote recommends a .8 nozzle which is perfect and can even achieve a almost glossy slickness. A .8 nozzle can be found on most hlvp touch-up guns which can be found very cheap. I believe you will get much better results this way and a more beautiful finish. Also gas out only takes 20 minutes if your oven is up to temp. Once again this is a great diy guide. Thumbs up! And subbed!
Thanks for the helpful overview of the Cerakote process. Tip: Shelf-Life refers to how long the products can be preserved in storage before they start to degrade. Pot-Life refers to how long the reactive chemicals remain usable after being mixed.
I did an AR 15 upper/lower/forearm set as meticulously as you did but I blasted, decreased, acetone bath, heated, sprayed, baked. Came out looking great. As did yours.
Cameron, 2 years on, how did the Cerakote hold out? Maybe a good time for an evaluation on the Ceracote coatings and applications? Would really appreciate it as there is little or no experience with it. Good luck with your videos, they are great and inspiring! Frank
Yeah I was recommended this video after watching fire arm customization vids as well... Cool to see the process though. Places charge a small fortune to do this.
Overall a very nice project. I've watched a lot of cerakote related videos, and most are a little scary. Just a few small suggestions. Mix everything at 12:1. At 18:1 and 24:1, the surface of the coating, once it's finished, will scuff. You won't have that problem at 12:1. Also, you want to make sure whatever spray gun (or airbrush) you are using has a metal cup. The catalyst will actually melt the plastic cup, and mix it in with your coating. You also want to keep in mind that pressure at the gauge can be significantly less than operating pressure. We set our pressure with the air bleeding off of the gun to get it right. Too low and you can end up with dry spray. It's probably not an issue with an airbrush, but just wanted to mention it for those using a HVLP. Again, this was a very nice project. Burnt Bronze is one of my favorite colors.
Man, you are spot on ,but you and I, who have a gun shop, know that it is not as easy as it looks. I cerakote and do hydrographics, and have seen these videos. To many people think it is a piece of cake and try the DYI thing only to bring it to me to do it right. I am not trying to start anything here, but know it is better to use someone who does it for a living and backs their work up with some kind of warrantee.
For what he was coating, none of the little mistakes would really matter. I would recommend clear coating them. I have done my share of repair work, but I also can say I've picked up a ton of little tricks from the DIY'ers.
Your channel is very inspiring..... I've never rode a dirt bike, but I just recently bought my 7 and 9 year old both some used crf50's, like I said used, so I've been all over youtube on restoring them and making them look half way decent for Christmas gifts. Now I'm getting all this crazy thoughts on stuff I can do to their bikes. Thank you for all the sharing that you do. You are awesome!!!!
Man, I can hardly wait to get a real shop so I can start doing things like this on my projects. Simply awesome results! Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Keep up the great work, Cameron!
Great videos ! 4 Stroke. I've done a lot of painting and you look like you have it figured out. Keeping things clean is the secret. For a rack, just weld some steel angle into a 6' X 6' square, weld a 3' piece on each end to bolt 4 cheap casters to and you have a cheap, easy to store rack to hang thins on while painting and drying. Keep on making useful and interesting videos !!!
2 stroke all the way! It's the rider that makes a 2 stroke "work" !!! Awesome job on the triple clamp, looks awesome. I've been wanting to do some powder coating at home but wasn't sure about the oven. Never thought about a regular stove. Not big enough to do rims but small parts would be perfect!!!! Thanks for these videos!!!
Excellent job. Just a couple of points to help you achieve more consistent results ( not better 'cos that already looks good). First, don’t forget to clean the tips of your pliers. If they aren’t degreased you could get contamination from them. Secondly, set your air pressure on falling pressure. If you haven’t used the reg recently on a standard reg you can get slip-stick friction on the regulator diaphragm which can cause a variation of up to 5psi actual pressure at the gun tip although the gauge is reading the same.
Great video, tutelage, lessons, explanations, camera work, audio & NO lame loud music or condescending remarks. I appreciate & applaud you. You would make a phenomenal teacher / shop instructor. Look forward to more videos. Thank you. Oh yeah 2 stroke for moto X & 4 stroke for street
I have owned both 2 and 4 strokes but I have to say I prefer a 4 stroke because of the power it offers all the way through the RPMs. Nothing like the sound and smell of a 2 stroke, but if I had to ride one I would choose a 4 stroke.
@@chasemud749 2000 rpm's isn't exactly screaming... And why does everyone think a "power band" is some kind of magical power a two stroke has? They have *power* *valves* that help deliver the power when needed. I figured anyone that "raced" in the 70's on a "motor cross bike" would have known that...
Hey Cameron. I recently stumbled on to your channel when looking for information on fcr carbs. I'm really impressed with both the quality of your videos and information. Just a few quick observations. As someone who paints and airbrushes, when you set your spraying pressure, set it with the trigger or button pressed, it will always drop a few psi, and manufacturers give you spraying pressures, not static. Also, when spraying paint start with the top surfaces. When you start with the sides, dry overspray winds up landing on the top and makes for a rougher surface when you get to painting the top, although from what I can see it doesn't look like it affects the cerakote process. I'm assuming it flows out like powder coat during the curing process. *I'm nit picking*, but some food for thought if you start painting parts. Again, excellent videos and your work is a source of inspiration for my machines. Having only ridden 4 stroke quads, its hard for me to decide. One thing is for sure, 2 strokes sound just plain cool. Keep up the great work man, and thanks. Pat.
As someone who sprays Cerakote for a living, you should've used the C-Series Cerakote. It is more UV resistant than the H-series you used. Also, the C-series is air-cured, and comes ready-to-spray, so it's easier to spray/finish.
2-Stroke!! I have 3. Lol Well.. 4. Tuesday I drove 200 miles to buy one of two near mint machines.. 1. 2003 KX500 $3900 2. 2008 CRF450r Black edition $2800 Both were great looking clean bikes and had all the power. If I had the cash I would have had no problem buying both. The KX500 is in my garage. 😁 I'll definaty be doing Cerakote thanks to you. Love the videos. Thank you so much for the education you provide. John
John Hobson Hope you keep the videos going ! Very clean, to the point, pro level work and documentation !! Can't honestly make a choice between 2 / 4 stroke. They each have their own nitch/purpose !!
Just to let you know, you should spray using the half half method rather than randomly. Randomly spraying will give it a uneven coating thickness that could result in tolerance issue.
Really nice video that you did here appreciate the information. I’ll give you a quick tip that you will love hopefully. When you pour any fluid from a can, there’s a reason that they put that poor spout in the corner that will always go to the upper portion of a poor that way all the liquid is at the bottom and there is always Ayre available to prevent your fluid from belching. I hope I explained that properly.
Good stuff. You'll get better control of your color if you keep the brush moving parallel to the piece. Don't swing your wrist from side to side, and try not to back up over each stroke as that gives you an uneven layer of color. Try not to trigger the brush in the middle of the piece as the first bit of color will always be a little dry. Also, why would you want 2-strokes when you could have four....!?
I am a 2-stroke guy. I raced MX from 1976-1987, on 2-strokes the whole time. I re-entered riding dirt with my boys in the early 2000's on 4-srokes, until I rode a friends KTM 300. I sold my YZ250F and bought a KTM-300xc and haven't looked back.
Time to look on Craigslist for a free oven! I need to do a few things for my 125 project. That being said 2 stroke all the way! Remember kids, valves are for toilets.
I got a 05 TRX 450/490 now and a 2002 Honda 450. But I love my two strokes more, Sorry to hear bout your cancer buddy you will pull through it. Lost my mom to Colon cancer in 2013 when I was 15 so I feel for you buddy you will kick it's ass. Sincerely James Duffey from Las Vegas
Awesome presentation. Thank you. 2-stroke. I have 2 Yamaha RD400's. You would really enjoy an old 70's 2-stroke street bike. A restoration video of an old RD 400 would be great.
There's a company in California that sells on amazon and will sell perfect amounts ready to mix and spray for your project for cheap. It is incredibly forgiving and easy to spray. Prep work is no different from painting, the more you do the better it can all be done with green scotch brite pads and any degreaser. The hard part is the oven and PPE you pretty much need to plastic off an area and have a respirator do spray it safely. I was able to do a full rifle stock disassembled hung in my standard electric oven with the racks out. I was texturing the ceiling in my laundry room so already had all the walls covered in plastic so I took the opportunity to hang and spray all the parts.
@@nzzs203 yeah they do. I prefer the blue one, much better power delivery then than yellow one. I changed mine when I first got my new bike, never looked back...😂
Here a few suggestions: Wear a mask when sandblasting and make sure you have a vacuum to collect dust! Dust from a sandblaster can ignite. Secondly when gas out hang the part! If you see oil residue you have to clean and sandblast again! Hazy look can possibly be a result of dry spraying! Not bad though. Acetone can be avoided, just slap part in oven at 430 for 30 min it will decompose oil
Me before watching: "wow, finally someone done this at home and use garage tools " Me after watching: "dude, you are pro AF, forget about it, I'll just spray paint "
Dupli-Color high temp paints (with ceramic supposedly) I have found, leave a very nice and durable finish. I have been using the hell out of the "cast coat iron" which is like a dark metallic-ish grey with just a hint of bronze tint I really like it.
You don’t need to soak for 20 minutes. Spraying and wiping it off is all you need if it’s not really cruddy with paint. If you do need to soak, do it in an ultrasonic unit for a couple of minutes. Of course, blasting shoots microscopic particles into the surface, and they may not come off. Baking may outgas for cast metals, such as aluminum, cast iron or zinc, but not steel. It could also microscopically cause oxidation. I can see these problems using a microscope. So overcleaning isn’t always helpful.
Ah typical internet. Super helpful/interesting/insightful comment, followed by a moron with nothing, followed by some dick head pontificating about how the previous moron is so mind numbingly dumb they dont even know how to ask a question properly. What about 'what about using m.e.k.'? Ya dumb fuck? Elaborate on what exactly you're asking jesus fucking christ.
that is a cast aluminum and its alot harder to find a 2 foot long ultrasonic washer then going to harbor freight and buying a 100$ blast cab. looks like it worked just fine but id like to know how it holds up in the longer run
@@0for30 Just as you stated above on elaborating, are we talking using it instead of acetone for a faster process or using it to skip certain things. Personally i think its a little overkill but thats me and you can get acetone much easier than MEK at least in my area.
I know I missed the chance to win but I’ve been binge watching your videos and I feel the need to comment. I prefer 4 strokes because that’s what I grew up on and modern day 4 strokes are insane. That being said I love a 2 stroke as well as long as it’s a dirt bike it puts a smile on my face and a feeling of peace and freedom in my heart when I ride.
I'm watching this for probably the 30th time since the video first came out and I still get impressed at your attention to detail and results every single time. Hope everyone is staying safe in these strange times 👍🏻
4 stroke less maintenance and all that torque but kind of depends on the situation out here we ride in hollows so lots of straight up and down hill climbing so the low end torque is your friend but in other situations 2 stroke is King just not here lol project looks great definitely going to be trying this technique out thanks for the video
i would say more maintenance on a 4 stroke too... on dirtbike/motards at least. i had a husky 570smr, rebuild was expensive. been looking for a road registered cr500 for 15 years, everytime one come up im broke : ( just throw in some piston rings every now and then and off you go. the 4 stroke for sure a smoother ride though.
According to the website sanding won’t work do you have to sandblast it seems pretty meticulous and like all the steps that they show are necessary. Search the websites videos on Cerakote
Interesting process i.e. ceramic coating ; I will use this for coating a victorian wood Parlor stove: they do have a chrome coating I will try to get that. Thanks!
Nice thorough, methodical Prep ! Good to see that you weren’t inclined toward the “whatev” (Half-Assed) mindset all-too-common .... 👍🏼 Only tweak that I’d suggest: when testing spray settings, move to ‘clear’ area of cardboard after each adjustment, to better (see) effect of adjustment on pattern.
2 strome all the way ..........yz 125......... and I don't know why but after I watch your vids I some how end up watching them 3 or 4 times Cuz no one else makes good build vids like u
the stroke count is related to each combustion event, not revolutions per minute. 2 and 4. not the same. in fact one is exactly twice the amount of the other.
Cerakote is a very thin ceramic coating that is mostly used for guns. Similar process to powder coating but the result is a much thinner coating that does not have the chance of chipping like powder coat.
You are wasting your time with that airbrush nonsense. You are maxing the capabilities of something designed to draw pencil lines, and it's not enough to keep a good wet edge. Instead get yourself a mini gravity feed sprayer, or jamb gun. They can be dialed down to a magic marker size swath, but you would hardly ever need it. A good spray pattern for these types of projects is a regular spray can stream.
Thanks for the very good video. You answered many of my questions. Oh, and I have only had one trail, Honda SL175, 4 stroke back in 1971, had a back operation in 1972, no bikes since then. Loved that bike!
thanks for your video, i'm gonna try the cerakote on my 97 honda cr500, and my two 85 atc 250r's, banshee, and my 1975 kawasaki h2 750 with 89 gsxr suspension monoshock. 2strokes and rotaries! thanks again, keep up the great work!
Love the 2 stroke engines. Had a Kawasaki 500 triple 2 stroke years ago . Man ,that thing was quick and with the expansion chambers they make a sound you just can't duplicate.
Might have been far better to pour the catalyst first, while the glass was still clear. But you did all right. [Update:] (Didn't occur to me until watching the triple-clamp mix) Just use a 2nd, smaller graduated cylinder for the catalyst, then pour it into the larger cylinder. Obviously this only works for larger batches, because otherwise too much catalyst might remain in the small vessel. But you could pour back & forth several times to ensure you get it all.
Absolutely yes, can be done at home! Prep is the MAJOR element of success. Second big thing is to watch (several times, take notes) and heed the Cerakote™ official instructions. Finally, watch a few ordinary guys doing their interpretation of Cerakoting, take notes for both “he did it this way” and “why didn’t he do it that way” (everyone has their own tweaks on official instructions). THINK during your compare/contrast, because there are good ideas out there...and when in doubt, fo it the official Cerakote™ way. I’ve done several guns, and after 4 years of shooting and other uses they’re still in excellent condition. But, sometimes you just don’t have the time to invest in doing it right...if that’s the case then you gotta get a Pro to do it.
Just a tip. You have my like button tap. (the tip), when mixing small amounts of product ,buy yourself a digital scale and weight the liquids for a more accurate mix. 1:18 ratio- do the maths and get the ratio's more correct. Your welcome
What are your thoughts on Cerakoting?
Its looking awesome m8
Looks great
Looking good
*2 stroke for Life *
Looks awesome but I like the coarseness of powder coating I would do that more
Im a certified Cerakote applicator and apply it professionally. Fantastic job for a home job. few things I would do differently is gas out before blasting, use a spray gun that can spray an oval instead of just a small circle, and use weight instead of volume when measuring paint. Also cerakote is applied much more evenly when ran through the proper filter before pouring into the gun, also the BIGGEST mistake people make is not letting the part level out for 15-20 minutes before throwing in the oven. Other than that this is a great job on this video.
Thanks for taking your time to share pro tips!
the procedures we have most all parts have to be phosphated before spray can be applied. I normally outgas after phosphating right before i mask and apply spray. Is the procedure of gassing parts out meant to be done before blast always?
what good does gassing out do to a part that isnt down to bare metal? what is its been previously coated with like an oil based paint @@walkerjohnson2325
Bro is sandblasting necessary if I want to get into this. And what size nozzle is best I heard .8mm? Thx
If you live in Florida I'd love learn
I'm a Cerakote applicator and your video is great! One suggestion if you follow this guide would be not to use an airbrush. The nozzles are way to small for good flow. Your parts turned out great but it really should only take one wet coat. Due to your nozzle being to tiny achieving one wet coat was difficult without several passes or coats. Cerakote recommends a .8 nozzle which is perfect and can even achieve a almost glossy slickness. A .8 nozzle can be found on most hlvp touch-up guns which can be found very cheap. I believe you will get much better results this way and a more beautiful finish.
Also gas out only takes 20 minutes if your oven is up to temp.
Once again this is a great diy guide. Thumbs up! And subbed!
Thanks Tim! I'll definitely try those out
5 years late but passche airbrushes go up to 1.0 fluid nozzle. Especially the VL series. Excellent for cerakote.
He doesn’t mention cleaning it After blasting surely the part would be dusty?
Thanks for the helpful overview of the Cerakote process. Tip: Shelf-Life refers to how long the products can be preserved in storage before they start to degrade. Pot-Life refers to how long the reactive chemicals remain usable after being mixed.
I did an AR 15 upper/lower/forearm set as meticulously as you did but I blasted, decreased, acetone bath, heated, sprayed, baked. Came out looking great. As did yours.
I did it backwards like this once as well and it turned out fine, but its better to do it the other way
Cameron, 2 years on, how did the Cerakote hold out? Maybe a good time for an evaluation on the Ceracote coatings and applications? Would really appreciate it as there is little or no experience with it. Good luck with your videos, they are great and inspiring! Frank
This is the weirdest gun customization video I've ever seen.
Lmao! You clicked on the wrong video homeboy.
@@InClaymont *swooosh* :P
Anton H it’s woooosh, not Swoooosh
fakecubed this is like an Homage to the videos where they avoid calling guns guns, lmao
Yeah I was recommended this video after watching fire arm customization vids as well... Cool to see the process though. Places charge a small fortune to do this.
Overall a very nice project. I've watched a lot of cerakote related videos, and most are a little scary.
Just a few small suggestions.
Mix everything at 12:1. At 18:1 and 24:1, the surface of the coating, once it's finished, will scuff. You won't have that problem at 12:1.
Also, you want to make sure whatever spray gun (or airbrush) you are using has a metal cup. The catalyst will actually melt the plastic cup, and mix it in with your coating.
You also want to keep in mind that pressure at the gauge can be significantly less than operating pressure. We set our pressure with the air bleeding off of the gun to get it right. Too low and you can end up with dry spray. It's probably not an issue with an airbrush, but just wanted to mention it for those using a HVLP.
Again, this was a very nice project. Burnt Bronze is one of my favorite colors.
Hey thanks for your feedback! You make some great points there, I'll work those into the next project. Great videos by the way.
Thank you Cameron. If you have any questions, our contact info is on our website, bransoncerakote.com.
Man, you are spot on ,but you and I, who have a gun shop, know that it is not as easy as it looks. I cerakote and do hydrographics, and have seen these videos. To many people think it is a piece of cake and try the DYI thing only to bring it to me to do it right. I am not trying to start anything here, but know it is better to use someone who does it for a living and backs their work up with some kind of warrantee.
For what he was coating, none of the little mistakes would really matter. I would recommend clear coating them.
I have done my share of repair work, but I also can say I've picked up a ton of little tricks from the DIY'ers.
Hi man, how to remove cerakote?
Your channel is very inspiring..... I've never rode a dirt bike, but I just recently bought my 7 and 9 year old both some used crf50's, like I said used, so I've been all over youtube on restoring them and making them look half way decent for Christmas gifts. Now I'm getting all this crazy thoughts on stuff I can do to their bikes. Thank you for all the sharing that you do. You are awesome!!!!
Man, I can hardly wait to get a real shop so I can start doing things like this on my projects. Simply awesome results! Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Keep up the great work, Cameron!
Hey man it's been aa year since this comment came I was wanting to see how's business going I would love to see the progress
Great videos ! 4 Stroke. I've done a lot of painting and you look like you have it figured out. Keeping things clean is the secret. For a rack, just weld some steel angle into a 6' X 6' square, weld a 3' piece on each end to bolt 4 cheap casters to and you have a cheap, easy to store rack to hang thins on while painting and drying. Keep on making useful and interesting videos !!!
Thanks John! I'll give that a shot.
2 stroke all the way! It's the rider that makes a 2 stroke "work" !!! Awesome job on the triple clamp, looks awesome. I've been wanting to do some powder coating at home but wasn't sure about the oven. Never thought about a regular stove. Not big enough to do rims but small parts would be perfect!!!! Thanks for these videos!!!
Oooooooh.... 2 stroke, the aroma of fuel/oil mix! Keep up the great work Cam!
Excellent job.
Just a couple of points to help you achieve more consistent results ( not better 'cos that already looks good). First, don’t forget to clean the tips of your pliers. If they aren’t degreased you could get contamination from them. Secondly, set your air pressure on falling pressure. If you haven’t used the reg recently on a standard reg you can get slip-stick friction on the regulator diaphragm which can cause a variation of up to 5psi actual pressure at the gun tip although the gauge is reading the same.
Great video, tutelage, lessons, explanations, camera work, audio
& NO lame loud music or condescending remarks.
I appreciate & applaud you.
You would make a phenomenal
teacher / shop instructor. Look
forward to more videos. Thank
you. Oh yeah 2 stroke for moto X
& 4 stroke for street
I have owned both 2 and 4 strokes but I have to say I prefer a 4 stroke because of the power it offers all the way through the RPMs. Nothing like the sound and smell of a 2 stroke, but if I had to ride one I would choose a 4 stroke.
@@chasemud749 2000 rpm's isn't exactly screaming... And why does everyone think a "power band" is some kind of magical power a two stroke has? They have *power* *valves* that help deliver the power when needed. I figured anyone that "raced" in the 70's on a "motor cross bike" would have known that...
Hey Cameron. I recently stumbled on to your channel when looking for information on fcr carbs. I'm really impressed with both the quality of your videos and information. Just a few quick observations. As someone who paints and airbrushes, when you set your spraying pressure, set it with the trigger or button pressed, it will always drop a few psi, and manufacturers give you spraying pressures, not static. Also, when spraying paint start with the top surfaces. When you start with the sides, dry overspray winds up landing on the top and makes for a rougher surface when you get to painting the top, although from what I can see it doesn't look like it affects the cerakote process. I'm assuming it flows out like powder coat during the curing process. *I'm nit picking*, but some food for thought if you start painting parts.
Again, excellent videos and your work is a source of inspiration for my machines. Having only ridden 4 stroke quads, its hard for me to decide. One thing is for sure, 2 strokes sound just plain cool.
Keep up the great work man, and thanks.
Pat.
As someone who sprays Cerakote for a living, you should've used the C-Series Cerakote. It is more UV resistant than the H-series you used. Also, the C-series is air-cured, and comes ready-to-spray, so it's easier to spray/finish.
2-Stroke!!
I have 3. Lol
Well.. 4.
Tuesday I drove 200 miles to buy one of two near mint machines..
1. 2003 KX500 $3900
2. 2008 CRF450r Black edition $2800
Both were great looking clean bikes and had all the power.
If I had the cash I would have had no problem buying both.
The KX500 is in my garage.
😁
I'll definaty be doing Cerakote thanks to you.
Love the videos.
Thank you so much for the education you provide.
John
John Hobson Hope you keep the videos going ! Very clean, to the point, pro level work and documentation !! Can't honestly make a choice between 2 / 4 stroke. They each have their own nitch/purpose !!
i own a 115cc yamaha from 1983 ~ 2 strokes rule!
@@markknight6910 Umm it was Cameron that did the video.
John Hobson can I have it
2 stroke power. All the way. I am a proud owner of an 87trx250r and its awesome.
Just to let you know, you should spray using the half half method rather than randomly. Randomly spraying will give it a uneven coating thickness that could result in tolerance issue.
Really nice video that you did here appreciate the information. I’ll give you a quick tip that you will love hopefully. When you pour any fluid from a can, there’s a reason that they put that poor spout in the corner that will always go to the upper portion of a poor that way all the liquid is at the bottom and there is always Ayre available to prevent your fluid from belching. I hope I explained that properly.
2 stroke beacause they sound good and are easy to maintain and more
Good stuff.
You'll get better control of your color if you keep the brush moving parallel to the piece. Don't swing your wrist from side to side, and try not to back up over each stroke as that gives you an uneven layer of color. Try not to trigger the brush in the middle of the piece as the first bit of color will always be a little dry.
Also, why would you want 2-strokes when you could have four....!?
You😂😂
I am a 2-stroke guy. I raced MX from 1976-1987, on 2-strokes the whole time. I re-entered riding dirt with my boys in the early 2000's on 4-srokes, until I rode a friends KTM 300. I sold my YZ250F and bought a KTM-300xc and haven't looked back.
2 stroke all the way.. I have a cr125 and that piece would look great for my build. Thanks man keep up the great work! Love the vids
Those clamp looks awsome !! 4 stroke.
Acetone doesn't attack all plastics. It attacks styrene, ABS, acrylic, and a few others, but polyethylene (HDPE) isn't affected.
Having had the joy of riding two stroke, I feel my references are now leaning toward four stroke. Great job coating those parts!
Love these videos! You all your videos made me to start getting into painting my bike! keep up the good work, and 4 Stroke all the way!
I just used this on my two Sig suppressors for my .300 blk out sbr. Works great.
Looks great and great content as always and I’m a 2 stroker always thanks for the upload
Just subbed. Your videos are so in depth! I thought I was the only one that went this crazy with cleaning my bikes and such.. props!
Welcome to the channel! Haha good to hear we're on the same page there
+Cameron Niemela haha right on man!
Straight up class act; excellent detailed video!
Time to look on Craigslist for a free oven! I need to do a few things for my 125 project. That being said 2 stroke all the way! Remember kids, valves are for toilets.
Kevin Personius lol
Toilets have Power Valves ?
... another kid wannabe biker on a 125 two stroke toy.
alan connelly 👍 whatever you say lol
@@KevinPersonius glad you agree👍👍👍
2 STROKE!!!✌️
I got a 05 TRX 450/490 now and a 2002 Honda 450. But I love my two strokes more, Sorry to hear bout your cancer buddy you will pull through it. Lost my mom to Colon cancer in 2013 when I was 15 so I feel for you buddy you will kick it's ass. Sincerely James Duffey from Las Vegas
2 strokes!!! Love the how to vids. Would be awesome to see more.
Awesome presentation. Thank you. 2-stroke. I have 2 Yamaha RD400's. You would really enjoy an old 70's 2-stroke street bike. A restoration video of an old RD 400 would be great.
There's a company in California that sells on amazon and will sell perfect amounts ready to mix and spray for your project for cheap. It is incredibly forgiving and easy to spray. Prep work is no different from painting, the more you do the better it can all be done with green scotch brite pads and any degreaser. The hard part is the oven and PPE you pretty much need to plastic off an area and have a respirator do spray it safely. I was able to do a full rifle stock disassembled hung in my standard electric oven with the racks out. I was texturing the ceiling in my laundry room so already had all the walls covered in plastic so I took the opportunity to hang and spray all the parts.
i prefer two stroke because i like power band and they always put a smile on my face
Power band isn't a thing! You haven't a clue...
@@nzzs203 what? lmao
@@nzzs203 The RPM range where an engine makes peak torque doesn't exist?
@@nzzs203 yeah they do. I prefer the blue one, much better power delivery then than yellow one. I changed mine when I first got my new bike, never looked back...😂
3:45 his reflection looks like he want to throw some hands with him😂
🤣🤣🤣
Here a few suggestions:
Wear a mask when sandblasting and make sure you have a vacuum to collect dust! Dust from a sandblaster can ignite. Secondly when gas out hang the part! If you see oil residue you have to clean and sandblast again! Hazy look can possibly be a result of dry spraying! Not bad though. Acetone can be avoided, just slap part in oven at 430 for 30 min it will decompose oil
Me before watching: "wow, finally someone done this at home and use garage tools "
Me after watching: "dude, you are pro AF, forget about it, I'll just spray paint "
Me too.
Dupli-Color high temp paints (with ceramic supposedly) I have found, leave a very nice and durable finish. I have been using the hell out of the "cast coat iron" which is like a dark metallic-ish grey with just a hint of bronze tint I really like it.
@@codelicious6590 i have also used high temp engine paint before that was super durable
No joke. This is a huge pain in the @ss.
You don’t need to soak for 20 minutes. Spraying and wiping it off is all you need if it’s not really cruddy with paint. If you do need to soak, do it in an ultrasonic unit for a couple of minutes. Of course, blasting shoots microscopic particles into the surface, and they may not come off. Baking may outgas for cast metals, such as aluminum, cast iron or zinc, but not steel. It could also microscopically cause oxidation. I can see these problems using a microscope.
So overcleaning isn’t always helpful.
What about using m.e.k.
Ah typical internet. Super helpful/interesting/insightful comment, followed by a moron with nothing, followed by some dick head pontificating about how the previous moron is so mind numbingly dumb they dont even know how to ask a question properly. What about 'what about using m.e.k.'? Ya dumb fuck? Elaborate on what exactly you're asking jesus fucking christ.
that is a cast aluminum and its alot harder to find a 2 foot long ultrasonic washer then going to harbor freight and buying a 100$ blast cab. looks like it worked just fine but id like to know how it holds up in the longer run
@@chriseller6402 ya but whut about using m.e.k. tho
@@0for30 Just as you stated above on elaborating, are we talking using it instead of acetone for a faster process or using it to skip certain things. Personally i think its a little overkill but thats me and you can get acetone much easier than MEK at least in my area.
I know I missed the chance to win but I’ve been binge watching your videos and I feel the need to comment. I prefer 4 strokes because that’s what I grew up on and modern day 4 strokes are insane. That being said I love a 2 stroke as well as long as it’s a dirt bike it puts a smile on my face and a feeling of peace and freedom in my heart when I ride.
congratulations for your work, I would like to have half of your talent and that here in Brazil had these top paints
Aqui, amigo: cerakotebrazil.com.br/
Tem sim.
Nice color. Loved your work on The Andy Griffith Show.
I'm watching this for probably the 30th time since the video first came out and I still get impressed at your attention to detail and results every single time. Hope everyone is staying safe in these strange times 👍🏻
4 stroke less maintenance and all that torque but kind of depends on the situation out here we ride in hollows so lots of straight up and down hill climbing so the low end torque is your friend but in other situations 2 stroke is King just not here lol project looks great definitely going to be trying this technique out thanks for the video
2 strokes are less maintenance, you don’t have to adjust the valves every 20 hours and you don’t have to do oil changes
i would say more maintenance on a 4 stroke too... on dirtbike/motards at least.
i had a husky 570smr, rebuild was expensive.
been looking for a road registered cr500 for 15 years, everytime one come up im broke : (
just throw in some piston rings every now and then and off you go.
the 4 stroke for sure a smoother ride though.
is the sandblasting part necessary for cerakote to stick or can I do without it ? Awesome videos Cam, stay healthy and keep em comin
According to the website sanding won’t work do you have to sandblast it seems pretty meticulous and like all the steps that they show are necessary. Search the websites videos on Cerakote
I have several Cerakoted firearms, it works great and I love it!
2 strike for full size bike and four stroke for pit bikes
2 stroke, always, loved the video Cameron
Wow that cerakote looks great! 2 stroke for life.
Two stroke!!! Who doesn’t love a screaming engine? Awesome job on the finish I’d like to see a sway arm finished in Cerakote would look sweet.
PURROS Leukos op
I don't like a screaming bumblebee I would rather hear the mean deep and throaty sound of a four stroke.
Interesting process i.e. ceramic coating ; I will use this for coating a victorian wood Parlor stove: they do have a chrome coating I will try to get that. Thanks!
Great instructional video. Thanks for the video. I love 4-strokes..
Like both!!
man your vids are getting so pro...and i am going to say two stroke..only cause i do pocket bike vids..thumbs up
Thanks! I appreciate that
Pocket bikes are wicked fun 😎😀
Nice thorough, methodical Prep ! Good to see that you weren’t inclined toward the “whatev” (Half-Assed) mindset all-too-common .... 👍🏼
Only tweak that I’d suggest: when testing spray settings, move to ‘clear’ area of cardboard after each adjustment, to better (see) effect of adjustment on pattern.
2 strome all the way ..........yz 125......... and I don't know why but after I watch your vids I some how end up watching them 3 or 4 times
Cuz no one else makes good build vids like u
You're missing a water separator and also you wanna strain the cerakote before pouring it into your gun
2 stroke any day! Nothing beats the sound and hitting the power band is always fun!
Its been done at home by thousands for many years now. Guys have been Cerakoting their own firearms ever since the stuff came out.
Nobody said it hasn't. He said it was his first time
Holy shit, I thought this was Devin for a second haha I've heard him talk about his brother but this is the first time I've seen the channel
u r stonned
As soon as you said you were putting that acetone into that drywall mud tray, I knew it was going to melt it!! I have that exact tray.
nice work.
4 stroke is better because who doesn't like more strokes :-)
They have about the same strokes, just the one ignite twice as often as the other
the stroke count is related to each combustion event, not revolutions per minute. 2 and 4. not the same. in fact one is exactly twice the amount of the other.
unless you only need 2 to get the job done!
Are we still talking about dirt bikes? LOL!
Tough debate. It’s like what’s better? “in out, in out, splash” or “pump, pump, squirt”.
This could've been a 5 minute video.
So could your life.
Loving cerakote
What exactly is cerakote?
batman What he did in the video
GRIPTILIAN 511 Ik but what makes it different from powder coating? Is it just a protective coating or something like that?
batman powder coating is a powder and cerakote is a liquid, I think its a ceramic paint as well.
batman just like powder coating but not as course of a finish
Cerakote is a very thin ceramic coating that is mostly used for guns. Similar process to powder coating but the result is a much thinner coating that does not have the chance of chipping like powder coat.
"TWO STROKE!!".
I love 2 stoke and 4 stroke. It really depends on the application that you are going to have it for, which may be better for you.
I have a 4 stroke 2015 crf 250r currently using you linkage rebuild video to help work on it
His videos are so awesome and informative...used them as a point of reference a few times!
You are wasting your time with that airbrush nonsense. You are maxing the capabilities of something designed to draw pencil lines, and it's not enough to keep a good wet edge. Instead get yourself a mini gravity feed sprayer, or jamb gun. They can be dialed down to a magic marker size swath, but you would hardly ever need it. A good spray pattern for these types of projects is a regular spray can stream.
ipissed doesn’t really look like his time was wasted to me. It worked, and paid off. Glad you provided other usable sprayers. Thank you.
ipissed
So basically your saying U don’t know how to use an Airbrush.
An airbrush depends on the size of the tips you use. I use an airbrush often on 1/8 scale car bodies.
4stroke and the cerakoting looks amazing!
why didnt you sandblast then soak in acetone lol
Always clean before blasting, as blasting wont remove grease, oils, etc. It will make it harder to clean after blasting.
So the answer is NO then? Who has all that equipment "at home"? Essentially you have a proper workshop.
That's exactly how I feel
Well how did it hold up? It's been 3 years.
Not my favorite color but that’s a suck finish!!!🤙🤙
*Sick
*Sack . . . as in DEEZ NUTZ !!
2-stroke
You can sandblast it before you soak it, if your media is dirty in your sand blasting cabinet.
I have a Honda civic, can I join the raffle?
That'l be 4-stroke than
#2strokeforlife
Not a bike. That would be a car
I just got my first bike it’s a 1989 CR500R and i am rebuilding it. So two stokes all the way!!!
I've had an 85 and a 91 cr500. Ride smart, big bitch bites hard.
Thanks for the very good video. You answered many of my questions. Oh, and I have only had one trail, Honda SL175, 4 stroke back in 1971, had a back operation in 1972, no bikes since then. Loved that bike!
2 stroke best iv got 2001 cr250r 🤙love your video's mate thanks
thanks for your video, i'm gonna try the cerakote on my 97 honda cr500, and my two 85 atc 250r's, banshee, and my 1975 kawasaki h2 750 with 89 gsxr suspension monoshock. 2strokes and rotaries! thanks again, keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching Gerardo!
Always loved 2 strokes! Loved to get a KX500 again.
Love the 2 stroke engines. Had a Kawasaki 500 triple 2 stroke years ago . Man ,that thing was quick and with the expansion chambers they make a sound you just can't duplicate.
2 stroke, having a power valve open when you hit those higher revs its literally the most fun you can have on a bike without having a turbo installed!
4 stroke.........nicely done on the triple clamp as they say success is the crossroad where preparation and opportunity come together.
Might have been far better to pour the catalyst first, while the glass was still clear. But you did all right.
[Update:] (Didn't occur to me until watching the triple-clamp mix) Just use a 2nd, smaller graduated cylinder for the catalyst, then pour it into the larger cylinder. Obviously this only works for larger batches, because otherwise too much catalyst might remain in the small vessel. But you could pour back & forth several times to ensure you get it all.
You have a very good voice and presence. Good job.
Awesome video man ! - Those finished Cerakoted parts look fantastic ! - Very well done 10/10 👍👍👍
Absolutely yes, can be done at home! Prep is the MAJOR element of success. Second big thing is to watch (several times, take notes) and heed the Cerakote™ official instructions.
Finally, watch a few ordinary guys doing their interpretation of Cerakoting, take notes for both “he did it this way” and “why didn’t he do it that way” (everyone has their own tweaks on official instructions). THINK during your compare/contrast, because there are good ideas out there...and when in doubt, fo it the official Cerakote™ way.
I’ve done several guns, and after 4 years of shooting and other uses they’re still in excellent condition.
But, sometimes you just don’t have the time to invest in doing it right...if that’s the case then you gotta get a Pro to do it.
PS love the attention to detail in your videos, keep up the good work bro can’t wait to see the finished bike
2 stroke is my game.
Well put together video.
That’s an awesome color, looks amazing
I learned more from you than others I’ve watched!
Great job on the triple clamp
Just a tip. You have my like button tap. (the tip), when mixing small amounts of product ,buy yourself a digital scale and weight the liquids for a more accurate mix. 1:18 ratio- do the maths and get the ratio's more correct. Your welcome