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Posted by: ChrisPaegelow Mar 10 2007, 08:55 PM

Hey guys,

I'm working on fixing up some exhaust parts on my motorcycle, but I'm not sure what to paint with.

I read on a bike forum that some people use "header paint," and one guy said he just uses black BBQ grill paint, but that sounds kind of cheesy. I was also told that ceramic coating would be good, but that's expensive, I can't do it myself, and this doesn't need to look too fancy anyway.

So I searched for header paint and found this POR-15 made stuff:
http://www.por15.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1462/.f

Do you guys know if this stuff works pretty well?

Also, after I sand blast all the rust off of the parts, what should I use on the metal prior to painting? Regular primer wouldn't work because it's no good for high temperature, right? Can I just use Metal-Ready or something like that, and then paint?


Thanks!!!

P.S. I know this is off topic but I'm asking here because the people on the motorcycle forums didn't really know too much, and I know you guys have plenty of rust experience!

Posted by: ChrisPaegelow Mar 11 2007, 07:41 AM

Hey come on now guys, I know someone knows about this stuff! Help me out!!!

Posted by: StratPlayer Mar 11 2007, 10:06 AM

Yes it works very well, I painted a muffler using black velvet about 2 years ago and the muffler still looks like it did the day I painted in using Black Velvet.

Posted by: solex Mar 11 2007, 10:25 AM

Try VHT it has been on my exhaust and looks great after 1 year. Follow the directions though...

Posted by: michaelt55 Mar 11 2007, 12:43 PM

I use the POR stuff alot and like it....


Michael

Posted by: ChrisPaegelow Mar 11 2007, 01:20 PM

Cool sounds good to me!!!

Posted by: jim912928 Mar 11 2007, 02:26 PM

Chris...what kindof bike?....pictures...must always show pictures!

Posted by: ChrisPaegelow Mar 11 2007, 03:29 PM

1985 Honda Interceptor VF500F

Pictures incoming...








Here's what I'm planning on fixing up first... the exhaust collector and center stand



And here are a couple more bits that could use re-finishing... I might just get them powder coated though because they're more visible.

Posted by: jim912928 Mar 11 2007, 04:13 PM

looks like a fun bike!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 11 2007, 04:22 PM

I use the factory manifold grey and POR-20. Absolutely perfect.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Mar 11 2007, 04:35 PM

I did my exhaust in BBQ paint, and even up against the turbo it still looks good. I have a tras oil leak, and The oil softened the paint up, and it is coming off. I didn't do much prep work either, hit it w/ a scotchbrite by hand, and sprayed....

BJH

Posted by: Paul Illick Mar 11 2007, 04:37 PM

And I've had terrible luck with it. It looked really good when just painted, but rust started breaking out within 500 miles. I suspect my problem was curing it. They say to bake it, but I didn't, hoping it would cure itself from the heat of the manifold. Hope you baked yours, so I know that's what I did wrong.

Posted by: ChrisPaegelow Mar 11 2007, 04:50 PM

I think I'll order a little can of this black velvet stuff and try it out next weekend. I'll take some pictures and let you guys know how it turns out!

Posted by: ChrisPaegelow Mar 11 2007, 04:51 PM

Yeah it's great! It's really quick for a 500cc bike, and it handles like a dream!!!!!!