exaust paint

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exaust paint

05 Jan 2016 18:40
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What kind of paint will work on the exhaust pipes?
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Re: exaust paint

05 Jan 2016 20:20
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I've never found any high temp paint that really works, even the + 1200 degree stuff. It just doesn't stay on for me.
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Re: exaust paint

06 Jan 2016 03:10 - 06 Jan 2016 03:45
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VHT is probably the most commonly recommended rattlecan paint to apply. surface preparation is critical.
See reply by Tyler near the bottom w pic in this topic. KZR --- Ceramic coating exhaust....experiences? Pictures!?

Alternatively, there are companies that do ceramic coating (high temp powder coating). Jet Hot is one such outfit & I think they're considered one of the best. The cost is probably several hundred dollars, though. cycleworld --- jethot
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Re: exaust paint

06 Jan 2016 10:36
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missionkz wrote: I've never found any high temp paint that really works, even the + 1200 degree stuff. It just doesn't stay on for me.
+1 It softens and rubs off eventually. Has to be redone every year. Major pain in the ass.
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Re: exaust paint

06 Jan 2016 11:03 - 06 Jan 2016 11:05
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Never had any paint that really lasted... not even the paint put on by aftermarket manufacturers of headers.
If lucky, I could get a season or two before flakes and rust. But they all turned a lighter color pretty much after a few rides.

The factory GPZ 550 headers were a sort of black chrome type coating. That's the only type of coating that lasted.
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Re: exaust paint

15 Jan 2016 18:13
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I tried using VHT header paint on mine and it didnt hold up well at all. I had flaking and chipping in the first couple rides. I ended up wrapping my exhaust.
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Re: exaust paint

16 Jan 2016 13:49
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I have had really good luck with regular old paint for barbeque grills.

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Re: exaust paint

08 Feb 2016 10:29
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I got my exhaust coated with ceracote this Winter.
Good finish so far, but haven`t tested it yet in high temp, still 3 monts of winter here.





















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08 Feb 2016 10:34
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Those turn out really nice. I'm getting two sets painted myself.
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Re: exaust paint

08 Feb 2016 14:58
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Duracoat makes a product called Duraheat. Its made for silencers and barrels. Says that its good for 1500+ degrees. I thought about trying it on my pipes. Plus its a no bake solvent resistant coating
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Re: exaust paint

08 Feb 2016 20:08
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That Ceracote looks great. If it holds up for a few years you've got a winner!
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Re: exaust paint

09 Feb 2016 06:16
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I use the barbecue spray on previous pipes. As long as the bike not too lean it's fine. These came satin finish, went over it with gloss. Unless i can figure out a better way the pipes already have to come off for oil changes.

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