Direction and help? Painting Mufflers..

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  1. NM08SRT8

    NM08SRT8 I need Diablo!

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    Hello guys, was wondering if I could get a little guidance and help with my little project I'm going to do before I mount my exhaust.

    I'm wanting to paint the mufflers (cans) black to give it a little stealthier look, and perhaps extend the painting out to the tops too.

    Went to the store and got some engine degreaser to clean the cans with. Also got some BBQ/Fire Pit 1200*F satin black paint and a coarse scuff pad to scuff up the cans. Is this all I need?

    This was the process I thought of in my head,

    1: Clean the cans of any dirt and crap
    2: Scuff cans with pad
    3: Clean again of any dust, etc
    4: Mask off area's to be and not be painted
    5: Spray a thin coat, let dry and spray 2-3 more coat's after that


    Now my other questions are, is it a good idea to do a fine grit sand paper between sprays, so each one sticks to one another?

    Also, is the use of a high temp primer required? Or can I get away with a good scuff on the can's, and go from there?


    Thanks for the help guys! PS; hope this is in the right section.
     
  2. Quick

    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    Just in case you decide not to paint them those resonators polish up real nice with some Blue Magic and a Mother's speed ball (nice bright brushed stainless look to them)
     
  3. StevoSRT

    StevoSRT Moderator

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    I forget who makes it but I have "exhaust paint" that is also good to extremely high temps. Probably a dupont/3m product or something (and its probably the same as the bbq stuff).

    I put 4 or 5 coats on. I wanted it to be pretty thick. I have to worry about Ice/Snow/Salt/Gravel/Chucks of road (btw I did this to my truck as well as the car, car for looks, truck for protection).

    It may smell a little weird the first few times you drive it. but it goes away.
     
  4. MOL

    MOL SHOW & PERFORMANCE

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    VHT makes hi-temp exhaust paint.
     
  5. NM08SRT8

    NM08SRT8 I need Diablo!

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    Here is what I got:

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    Paint as you can see is Krylon BBQ & Stove. Dries in 15 mins, and 1200*F Thermo-Guard Protection. Think I should be okay, I hope! lol
     
  6. NM08SRT8

    NM08SRT8 I need Diablo!

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    Just did four coats on one muffler, looks pretty good. Letting this last coat dry some before I unmask it. I'll take a picture of before, and after.
     
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    Speedy Blown by Speedlogix

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    Where´s the pic?
    It should look mean!

    Fredrik:shifty:
     
  8. luisv

    luisv Blown HEMI Charger

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    A buddy of mine in a local car club painted his tips to match the body color. Looks pretty cool to me. Just thought I'd share...

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