Painting Exhaust...

[wukilla98]

Well i've been fighting the temptation to buy the Fujitsubo catback this entire week (gotta get my up pipe and catted down first so I can go stg. 2).

 

Thinking ahead, I'd like to paint the exhaust minus the tips a flat black to blend in with rest of the hardware underneath. I'd like to know what is involved (preperation, how-to kind of thing) in painting the exhaust (mainly the mufflers, as you really can't see any thing else). Also, how long does it usually last, I would assume a good bit since the muffler is so far from the heat of the header/turbo and such.

 

Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

-Israr

[PGT]

painting SS = hard

 

the paint doesn't want to stick. You will probably have to respray often. Perhaps a powdercoat is a better long term option, but it costs $$$.

[aldouse]

http://www.epinions.com/Paint-Rust-Oleum_RustOleum_12_Oz_BBQ_Black_Heat_Resistant_Spray_Paint_Enamel/display_~full_specs

 

 

i used that on my 98 explorer when i had dual cat back flowmasters installed in it. sprayed the muffler and entire piping system (except tips) and it turned out pretty clean.

 

 

edit:: the paint lasted 3 years thus far. sold the explorer when i got the leggy so haven't checked up on it recently.

[PGT]

I used the same and had to reapply every 6 months or so.

[HFSDevil]

Well it isnt that hard to paint stainless steel. Primer, then paint. Try using the 1200 degree engine enamel. That might prove better on exhaust piping...