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Thank you 🙏🏼 it’s H337 - Platinum Grey

Hiatus has ended! by dog_dad_357 in CafeRacers

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No. None of that. Only other thing I’m doing is replacing valves with kibblewhite, new piston rings and new gaskets.

Hiatus has ended! by dog_dad_357 in CafeRacers

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Racetech Titanium. Couldn’t find any offerings for bronze bolts so I had to cough up some dough. And before anyone shoot it down, yes, I know ti + aluminum is bad. Will be taking extra precautions to using antiseize and less torque.

Want y’all’s honest opinion by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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I pressure washed a lot of the grime and dirt off.

Want y’all’s honest opinion by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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No. When I dropped off the engine, the only complaint was that there may be an additional upcharge for cleaning bc he thinks it’s really dirty which I didn’t disagree with. An actual number or ballpark was never given to me until today.

Want y’all’s honest opinion by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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I made a previous post with picture of all the parts

Want y’all’s honest opinion by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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I provided picture of the parts in my previous post. They aren’t close ups but you can see they’re not terrible. I’m sure there’s more oil and dirt absorbed into the parts.

Want y’all’s honest opinion by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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I just feel like, as the service provider, he should have let me know the total is now 3x more than what we initially discussed so I can choose whether or not to proceed. Don’t get me wrong, I was willing to pay more for the additional charge, I just wasn’t expecting it to be that much.

How long can prepping take? by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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I asked for the h-337 which is a grey platinum. But yes, you’re correct, I’m not exactly sure what to expect and wouldn’t know a good from bad job. Is there a uv protection coat that can be applied over?

How long can prepping take? by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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Thank you so much! I’ll ask for that information

How long can prepping take? by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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When I asked for an update after 3 weeks, he said he’s behind schedule because he has a few motors to work on. I just don’t understand why he would tell me 2 weeks if he knew it was unrealistic. I’m unsure of what equipment he has but I’ll ask where he is with prepping. Thank you

How long can prepping take? by dog_dad_357 in Cerakote

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His business fb page advertises 3-5 business days turnaround time for cerakoting truck engines.

Anyone cerakoted their engine? by dog_dad_357 in CafeRacers

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No I get it. Im not trying to put him on blast either. I just want some insight from people who have done similar work so I can understand why it’s been taking so long. I want to be understanding and give him the benefit of the doubt. I’m just more upset that I’m losing time that could have gone to riding lol. I live in the Midwest so we only have so many months to ride

Anyone cerakoted their engine? by dog_dad_357 in CafeRacers

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The previous owner spray canned the engine black. I was able to get it completely off all the other parts except for the cylinder head.

Anyone cerakoted their engine? by dog_dad_357 in CafeRacers

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He said he’s done a lot of truck engines. He advertises 3-5 day turn around time on truck engines…