I want to repaint my exhaust pipes: Difference between revisions

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*'''Against:''' "I've had 1200 degree BBQ paint -- applied properly -- fail on the pipes near the headers in only six weeks. I've never seen glossy paint good past 900 degrees."

*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is [http://~~duplicolor~~.com/~~products~~/~~engine.html~~ Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat]. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”

*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is [http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/Dupli-Color/Product-Line/Dupli-Color-High-Heat-Paint-with-Ceramic-Resins/?autoview=SKU Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat]. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”

:Another feature is this nifty spray can which it comes in:

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[[Image:Blackmuff.jpg|180px]]

====Painting chrome====

Sand chrome as you would any metal (with a VERY coarse grit), and kill the shine. Clean properly with thinner, let dry, and use an etching primer. Then, apply the base and clearcoat as usual.

====Long-term results====

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[http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/vht_high.htm Caswell Plating VHT]

[http://www.duplicolor.com/~~products/engine.html~~ Dupli-Color High Heat]

[http://www.duplicolor.com/ Dupli-Color High Heat]

[http://www.hirschauto.com/~~acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=27&Product_ID=12&CATID=1~~ Bill Hirsch Auto Paints]

[http://www.hirschauto.com/ Bill Hirsch Auto Paints]

[http://www.plastikote.com~~/plastikote/auto~~/index.jsp plasti-kote paints]

[http://www.plastikote.com/index.jsp plasti-kote paints]

====Before & after painting photos====

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 *'''Against:''' "I've had 1200 degree BBQ paint -- applied properly -- fail on the pipes near the headers in only six weeks. I've never seen glossy paint good past 900 degrees."
-*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is [http://duplicolor.com/products/engine.html Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat]. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”
+*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is [http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/Dupli-Color/Product-Line/Dupli-Color-High-Heat-Paint-with-Ceramic-Resins/?autoview=SKU Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat]. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”
 :Another feature is this nifty spray can which it comes in:
@@ Line 56: / Line 56: @@
 [[Image:Blackmuff.jpg|180px]]
+====Painting chrome====
+Sand chrome as you would any metal (with a VERY coarse grit), and kill the shine. Clean properly with thinner, let dry, and use an etching primer. Then, apply the base and clearcoat as usual.
 ====Long-term results====
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 [http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/vht_high.htm Caswell Plating VHT]
-[http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html Dupli-Color High Heat]
+[http://www.duplicolor.com/ Dupli-Color High Heat]
-[http://www.hirschauto.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=27&Product_ID=12&CATID=1 Bill Hirsch Auto Paints]
+[http://www.hirschauto.com/ Bill Hirsch Auto Paints]
-[http://www.plastikote.com/plastikote/auto/index.jsp plasti-kote paints]
+[http://www.plastikote.com/index.jsp plasti-kote paints]
 ====Before & after painting photos====