Hello Gentlemen,
I have had a couple of pieces of motorcycles that have had the paint damaged by heat because the parts did not sit long enough. What is the dry time before assembling parts close to the heat sources? What are good ways to prep the metals and primed surfaces to keep this from happening?
Also, What about around gas tank caps on bikes? What are the best ways to keep the solvents from getting under the paint around this area? This is maddening.
Thanks,
Kevin

I think you stumped us. If you cant use a heat shield then maybe try and see if you can special order high temp motor paint in the color you want. When I paint motors to match I only use base coat and never clear it. The clear will bubble everytime. Sorry we couldn't be of more help to ya.

Would powdercoating hold up to this heat?

I believe powder coating is the answer on high heat motorcycle parts. I work part time for a place that powder coats and we do it all the time.