Is it possible to powder coat an exhaust pipe? or does it get too hot and the the powder coating melts off?
Is it possible to powder coat an exhaust pipe? or does it get too hot and the the powder coating melts off?
86 KXT250B1 (4)
87 KXT250B2
85 ATC250R
85 ATC350X
84 ATC200S
87 Banshee
96 ZX7R
ive done a few, and yes they hold up.. as long as factory, no.. but surely do last quite a bit of time, depends on how thick the pipe is and so on, i feel it does last alot longer then the spray can of heat paint..
Ride it like you stole it! And never look back! They are too far behind to see!
If you're going to spend the money get it ceramic coated.
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Trikes: Restored '86 ATC 250r, original and mint '83 185s
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Sled: Rev X 800ho mod
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http://photos.yahoo.com/dynofox250 (TF 03 pic's)
Trikes: Restored '86 ATC 250r, original and mint '83 185s
Quad: '86 TRX 250r
Sled: Rev X 800ho mod
Bike: '00 ZRX 1100
TF '03 and '05 Survivor
what kind of paint did they use on the pipe when it was being made at the factorty, back in the 80s?
1985 350x
1985 atc70
2006 ltz400
2017 z125pro
Here's mine ceramic coated.
that ceramic coating is nice. how much does that cost? i might just chrome the pipe, not sure.
thanks for the suggestions. ceramic coating does look nicer than powder on exhaust.
86 KXT250B1 (4)
87 KXT250B2
85 ATC250R
85 ATC350X
84 ATC200S
87 Banshee
96 ZX7R
The cost depends on the condition of the exhaust.I bought the pipe new and within a few hours on it,it rusted pretty bad cuz of water,dirt,etc..The black coating that DG puts on the header pipe is crap!Because of the rust and trying to get most of it off,when he coated it,it shows some pit marks in it.But,only if you look at it close-up.It cost just as much as the pipe! :xOriginally Posted by sportvette
how does the ceramic coating hold up? is it rusting out fast, or holding up well?
86 KXT250B1 (4)
87 KXT250B2
85 ATC250R
85 ATC350X
84 ATC200S
87 Banshee
96 ZX7R
Haven't used it yet.It's going on the project x.It's suppose to hold up for a long time.It's better than a chromed pipe,cuz it's like powdercoating,it's baked on.
How much is it to have ceramic coating? and were did you have it done?
Probably anywhere from $75-$200 depending on the condition of the pipe.It was done at Prism Powdercoating in Crescent,Pa.Originally Posted by vartiak15
It shouldn't rust, at least not for a very long time. Ceramic coating is now common place on most high perfromance header(s) in the auto industry where the header(s) are visible and you want them to look good for a long time.Originally Posted by sportvette
its not powder or ceramic coating, but a friend of mine is into hot rods andtold me about the coating he uses on his hot rods headers. he has had the headers on his camaro coated with POR(paint over rust) for 8 years without discolor or rust. here is the link:http://www.prp-porstore.com/faqhtpc.html
Tim is the name
85 350X(86 motor)
83 200X(stripped down for a total rebuild)
85 200S(project)