Anybody have luck painting/coating exhausts?

**mad_max** · 03-08-2005, 10:06 PM

I know about HPC, Jet Hot and Powdercoating... I'd rather go a cheaper route if it will hold up (hold up in this case means maybe a yearly re-application) I've tried stove black/ BBQ polish and it dosent hold up long enough.

Anything available over the counter that you have used and know it works?

**hrc85250r** · 03-08-2005, 10:13 PM

i am getting mine ceramic coated by d&d in lowville NY pretty soon, they qouted me about 100$..i am still debating on it cause i dont know how bad it will chip.....

**CHAINSAW** · 03-08-2005, 10:23 PM

a

of high heat paint works fine, and has held up on lots of my pipes.

**trimoto55** · 03-08-2005, 10:25 PM

goto a car store and buy heat paint that will work fine

**Huffa** · 03-08-2005, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by mad_max

I know about HPC, Jet Hot and Powdercoating... I'd rather go a cheaper route if it will hold up (hold up in this case means maybe a yearly re-application) I've tried stove black/ BBQ polish and it dosent hold up long enough.

Anything available over the counter that you have used and know it works?

I have used the barbecue too (rustoleum I think) and had great success with it. Maybe you didn't prepp enough?

I also used paint that once dry you bake in the oven (while wife was away) at 200 then cool, then 350 and cool, then 500 and cool. Worked great. I'll try to find out if I have some yet to leave you know the brand.

**Dammit!** · 03-08-2005, 10:35 PM

Always used header paint from the auto store on my pipes. Never had an issue. Just make sure there is ZERO rust on the pipe before you apply the paint. Use three coats (no more).

**edog** · 03-09-2005, 08:43 AM

Save yourself $89 dollors and buy 1200 degree spray paint.It cost about $12 for a good can of it.First you must have it sandblasted.Mine has stayed on my cobra for two years now.

**Dan Tenn** · 03-09-2005, 11:22 AM

I just bought a can of black 1500 degree header paint for $5 at the local hardware store. I has to be cured in an oven at 600 degrees, or run on the vehicle for 60 minutes.

**88 Turbo Coupe** · 03-09-2005, 09:00 PM

I'm doing my pipes, jug and head with a heat conductive paint. Actually moves the high temp out of the metal to keep the engine running a little cooler.

**K1500** · 03-10-2005, 02:43 AM

I have had good luck with VHT's high temp paint. As the others have said, it's all in the prep work.

**edog** · 03-10-2005, 08:32 AM

Could i use that paint on my aluminum parts on my motor?

**K1500** · 03-10-2005, 12:45 PM

VHT makes a paint for engine cases that works well also. It has stayed on my Harley cases for 5 years so far.

**Huffa** · 03-10-2005, 06:33 PM

I just painted my header with VHT cast iron color manifold paint. It's the same deal as mentioned above. Heat in oven at 600......... when wife goes away.

Once the whole pipe is painted I will then put "Cobra" on the muffler in black.

Something a little different........ya know. I wish though it would have turned out a few shades darker like on the cap but then the "Cobra" wouldn't show up as good so all for the better I guess.

I wonder if I could clear coat it? For sure the exhaust part but the header that gets way hotter I'm not so sure?

**Orangecnty250r** · 03-10-2005, 08:24 PM

For those looking for a smooth/durable finish on a restore project Eastwood products offers a satin black or stainless steel (high temp )powder coat for exhausts. Its more expensive than traditional powders. Once I saw the actual finish of a powder coat and realized how durable it was ----powders the way I'm going.

**nate b** · 03-10-2005, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by 88 Turbo Coupe

I'm doing my pipes, jug and head with a heat conductive paint. Actually moves the high temp out of the metal to keep the engine running a little cooler.

most pipes work better if they are hot.

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