Gas Turned Engine Paint Yellow

[bergj1986]

The following picture shows the damage that occurred from one of the notorious fuel quick-disconnects failing 27 miles into the ownership of my "new to me" 2003 R1150R. The previous owner has graciously provided reimbursement for the Beemer Boneyard metal quick-disconnects, which I very much appreciate.

What do you think I can do here?

[omg1010]

Simple answer: nothing except repaint. Nothing on earth will help you get these stains removed. There are quite a few discussions about this here in Germany and the secret stuff has not yet been discovered ...

Brgds
Oliver

[bergj1986]

Thanks for your reply Oliver, I figured that repainting was my only option, but wanted to check before I do it.

Anyone know where I can get engine paint? If I'm lucky, Dupli-Color Engine Enamel will have a silver that'll work...

[Xdot]

Are you sure that wasn't from an errant dog?

[bergj1986]

If this was from a random dog that pees gasoline, I need to park my bike outside again and set a trap....

As per my original post, one of the fuel quick-disconnects broke and was spraying fuel all over the right side of the engine.

[omg1010]

The paint used by BMW for the engine and frame is called "white-aluminium" here in Germany. Tthere exist 4 different paintcodes: M955, 473, 825, 954 and M437. I believe the correct one should be M955

Your friendly stealership will be able to verify the paintcode for you.

Brgds
Oliver

[Sunbeemer]

Sorry to hear about your troubles...at least you didn't go down in a blaze of glory!

These are paints I've seen mentioned on various forums that are supposed to match our engine paint color (this is not the first time this has happened, unfortunately), but with which I have no personal experience:
Krylon Dull Aluminum 1403
Krylon Matte 1311
Dupli-colr Import Auto Artcic Silver p/n 8800910
Dupli-Color DSGM 340 Metallic Silver (was the most recommended)
Dupli-Color Engine Enamel DE 1615 Aluminum matte gloss (esp. for valve covers)

HA00971 Satin Metallic (I think this is Honda paint).

Good luck and let us know how it turns out...

[bergj1986]

Based on what I've been reading from other BMW forums, Dupli Color DSGM 340 is the best match for the engine, but will it work where I need to apply it? I know standard spray paint should never be applied to an area that reaches 200 degrees or more, is that going to be an issue here? I have a few random chips on the left-hand cylinder head that I will touch up with the Engine Enamel DE1615 paint as I know it will reach high temps.

[bergj1986]

Here is the after photo:



This is two coats of the Duplicolor DSGM 340 paint and two coats of their clear coat. Came out great! Dupli-Color has changed the part number for DSGM 340, I will provide that momentarily.

[prachster]

Whoa.... Like new it is....