manco restoration

[MrGrim]

Hey guys im working on a manco restoration. my plans for the kart is to buy a 5.5 honda. I was gonna restore the b&s 3.5 hp engine but it would have cost more than it is for the 5.5 honda. Well i got some pics of the kart when i first got it after that when its striped then sand basted and primed. Next pic will be of it painted and by then I will hopefully have the engine. Tell me what you guys think so far and any ideas for the kart. O and I almost forgot my dad offer to pick up some krylon spray paint from his job for my kart would it look good and last or would it just chip off in the first month?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Great kart!

The keys to a successful paint job basically boil down to a few points-

*Preparation- carefully remove all loose rust/crud, peeling paint, etc. Best to sand rust down to bare metal, lightly scuff sand remaining good paint. Degrease the frame thoroughly and rinse completely. Prime as according to the directions of the paint you are finishing with.

*Follow the directions regarding prep, priming, recoat times etc.

*Be patient- trying to save an hour somewhere likely will result in a lousy paint job.

*Remember the difference between "dry" and "cured". Just because you can touch it without getting your finger sticky (LOL), does NOT mean it's ready to reassemble and thrash on. It'll be awhile before it has any durability.

 

[kendelrk]

i suggest taking the whole thing to bare metal, use an angle grinder and wire wheel, remove all the paint and hang it up, get 3 cans of primer, and 3 of paint, make sure to get everything primed, but not over primed, then paint, make sure to be through, patience is the key to a nice paint job, after one coat, let it sit an hour, do multiple coats, then when youve done your last coat, let it dry for five hours, then reassemble,

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I agree, and not. Don't assume an hour for the recoat schedule. Depends on the product. Read the label. As for reassembling after 5 hours- I suggest 24 hours at the very least. The material will still be quite soft after 5 hours- and you KNOW the wrench is gonna slip, or you'll bang the ratchet handle off something.

One other tip- multiple very light coats will have much better results than 1 or 2 heavy coats. Fog the parts 3 or 4 times, then lay it on wet for the final coat.

 

[Pedro]

For paint to last, clean all the paint with chemical paint stripper, than wash very well, and remove all the rust and corrosion with acid, or if you can a good sand blast machine. Apply a good epoxy primer, then scotch brite to scratch the primer for apply a good finish color (Acrylic). It will last forever. That is what I'm going to do in mine.

 

[kyjohn]

Looking good, Make sure you use a self etching primer on the bare metal.

 

[MrGrim]

Guys the color you see right now on the cart is the primer. When they sand blasted it at my dads job they put on 3 coats of that green primer for me. Then let it set over the weekend

 

[kyjohn]

The self etching primer I use is the same color as the primer they sprayed on your kart. I'd say that is what they used. Either way you will be ok, the self etching primer will stick to the metal better.

 

[MrGrim]

okay quick update i will hopefully be picking up the honda soon. but for the clutch, chain, and back tire will have to wait alil wile because mw3 just got released and i want a copy and I will only have enf to get the engine. so unless you guys wanna donate $70 the karts being put off for a wile.

Ps: I was gonna start painting the kart today but my dad forgot the spray paint at work so i have to wait till friday. my dad gave me the idea to go with camo so i think thats the plan.

 

[MrGrim]

Another update

hey guys, quick update, got two coats of paint on the kart but i need to paint bottom of it so we have to wait till my dad goes back to work and pick up some more paint because we ran out pretty fast I have a pic of how it looks at the moment and another few of how bad the fog is out here tell me what you guys think of the kart and the fog.

 

[landuse]

I like the colour of your kart!. What time of the day was it when you snapped those pics of the fog?

 

[MrGrim]

Thanks It was about 8 or 9 am and thanks I do to I'm going to put some logos on it idk witch one what do you guys think

 

[mspaceman21]

Mw3 logo!

 

[MrGrim]

Lol I was thinking bout like monster , DC OR SOMTHING LIKE THAT

 

[kendelrk]

sunoco, nascar,

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Red? Snap-On, Milwaukee, etc... Like this-

 

[MrGrim]

i dont drink lol but budweiser is a pretty good one. Grizzly with is a type of snuff that i started dipping a year ago. Im know im only 15 but there worse out there i can be doing than diping. and thats the monster logo I wanna put on the floor board.

 

[jandj]

You got a Manco w/4 good rims and the sprocket adapter - you're already ahead! I have a blast w/my Manco, you will too. If you need any Manco advice go to Blaz, he saved me a ton of trouble rebuilding mine.

 

[MrGrim]

thanks just wondering what do you guys think is the best way to get the rim shine again with out a buffing wheel because i do not own one

 

[MrGrim]

okay guys I got more paint for the kart but with the weather iv been having I cant paint with all moisture in the air. It will mess with the paint job. but i have something for you guys to hold yall over till its done. do you guys have any clue about these engines a found in a shed behind my house? there missing most the parts but if I look threw it more I might be able to find some of the missing parts. im not worried about the secound engine so much as the first one. I wanna know with commpany made this engine it looks odd. The first one is extremly locked up but the bolt to open the crank case is on the botom