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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Powder coat or paint muffler?
Posted by: Tdskip May 15 2021, 09:15 AM
I have a muffler that needs to be protected before it goes back on a 2 L car, I’ve had a good experience with high temp powder coating manifolds on other cars, King to hear what you all think about doing that for a muffler.
Thanks!
Posted by: Shivers May 15 2021, 09:25 AM
https://madisonpowdercoating.com/ceramic-coating/headers.asp#:~:text=Since%20powder%20coating%20is%20not,for%20headers%2C%20tailpipes%20and%20mufflers.&text=colors%20and%20finishes.-,Since%20powder%20coating%20is%20not%20made%20to%20stand%20up%20to,for%20headers%2C%20tailpipes%20and%20mufflers.
I'm sure you can find someone here that can do this for you.
Posted by: Tdskip May 15 2021, 09:30 AM
https://madisonpowdercoating.com/ceramic-coating/headers.asp#:~:text=Since%20powder%20coating%20is%20not,for%20headers%2C%20tailpipes%20and%20mufflers.&text=colors%20and%20finishes.-,Since%20powder%20coating%20is%20not%20made%20to%20stand%20up%20to,for%20headers%2C%20tailpipes%20and%20mufflers.
I'm sure you can find someone here that can do this for you.
Good morning and thanks for the fast response. I have a shop that I use for that, so we’re thinking the same thing.
Posted by: Olympic 914 May 15 2021, 09:49 AM
Had a local Powdercoat company do mine.
The highest temp powder they had was 800 deg and only in a satin black.
Its holding up good so far but has mellowed out to a charcoal grey color.
it faded evenly though so not a real problem. But something to keep in mind.
Guy I know had the pipes on his Harley done in the same stuff, He didn't like the color change.
Ceramic may be better.
Posted by: Krieger May 15 2021, 11:24 AM
Why don't you ceramic coat it? It will last a long time.
Posted by: euro911 May 15 2021, 01:15 PM
... asking for a friend
Posted by: Jett May 15 2021, 02:21 PM
We use ceramic coating, as everyone has mentioned.. it looks good, and lasts a long time.
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Posted by: Triaddave May 15 2021, 07:30 PM
The powder coat will burn off. Best to ceramic coat
Posted by: Lucky9146 May 15 2021, 08:42 PM
We use ceramic coating, as everyone has mentioned.. it looks good, and lasts a long time.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17686
That looks fantastic! Sent you a PM
I have used ceramic and recommend it, go with Jett's Look
Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 15 2021, 09:58 PM
I use a 1,750° f metallic ceramic coating ,that goes through bead blast and a 2 step oven process. Satin silver seems to be the top customer choice; but satin black and polished silver are also available from our contractor 
Posted by: 914_7T3 May 15 2021, 11:04 PM
Ceramic Coat
Posted by: barefoot May 16 2021, 06:01 AM
Ceramic is best if bling if what you're after. However rattle can hi temp paint works very well also
Posted by: VaccaRabite May 17 2021, 08:58 AM
After ceramic coating, you will be amazed at how much heat stays in the pipes and does not radiate out from the pipes! Going from coated steel headers to uncoated SSI exchangers was night and day different. First time I got under the car with the exchangers on it I burned the heck out of my hand they were so much hotter.
Zach
Posted by: Mark Henry May 17 2021, 09:15 AM
I had the high heat powdercoat on my bug mufflers, IMO it's crap, it didn't last long.
My MSDS /6 headers are real ceramic and the PO and I have 4 seasons on them, except for some stains they look brand new.
Right now I'm trying a local guy, but I can't report anything other than they look good.
Posted by: 914_teener May 17 2021, 02:19 PM
After ceramic coating, you will be amazed at how much heat stays in the pipes and does not radiate out from the pipes! Going from coated steel headers to uncoated SSI exchangers was night and day different. First time I got under the car with the exchangers on it I burned the heck out of my hand they were so much hotter.
Zach
After ceramic coating, you will be amazed at how much heat stays in the pipes and does not radiate out from the pipes!
This is a desirable effect of ceramic coating engine exhaust components.
Posted by: Mark Henry May 17 2021, 03:49 PM
After ceramic coating, you will be amazed at how much heat stays in the pipes and does not radiate out from the pipes! Going from coated steel headers to uncoated SSI exchangers was night and day different. First time I got under the car with the exchangers on it I burned the heck out of my hand they were so much hotter.
Zach
After ceramic coating, you will be amazed at how much heat stays in the pipes and does not radiate out from the pipes!
This is a desirable effect of ceramic coating engine exhaust components.
My MSDS headers I can grab and hang onto them in about 5 minutes after shut down. My tangerine T4 headers also run way cooler than stock HE's.
I have a set of new NOS 2.0 HE's and banana that I just had ceramic coated, I'll take some temps when I get it installed mid summer.
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