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| 914itis |
 Aug 28 2012, 09:40 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States  |
I have a muffler with a lot of surface rust. What is the best way to prep for spray and what spray paint is recommended? I have used the high temps at the local flaps and they always stayt to peel off after a while.
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| aircooledtechguy |
Aug 28 2012, 10:05 AM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I really like ceramic coating muffler/exhaust systems. It's not as cheap as spray paint, but it actually works and lasts for years and years.
My local powder coater offers it in a semi shiny silver and black. The last time I had a Bursch system coated it cost around $200. Still looks new 2 years later. . . You get what you pay for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| vw505 |
Aug 28 2012, 11:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 17-April 03 From: San Antonio, TX , Navy retired Member No.: 579 Region Association: None |
I have had good luck with the stuff from the auto parts store, you just need to prep it correctly and heat cycle it like the can said. I have used it on a 2 stroke bike and my bug muffler.
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| Eric_Shea |
Aug 28 2012, 11:19 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Here's where I think you get way more than you pay for:
1. Take it to a local sandblaster to clean everything up. 2. Use either "POR-15 Exhaust Manifold Grey" or "VHT 104 Grey Exhaust Paint" 3. Follow the instructions for curing. I've used both and they both have/had held up perfectly for over 5 years. The POR-15 product is more expensive. I've been using the VHT lately with excellent results. I can shoot some pics today as I'm getting ready to put the exhaust system on the GT project this week. |
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| LotusJoe |
Aug 29 2012, 10:34 AM
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Europa Twink Driver Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 30-November 09 From: Southern California Member No.: 11,085 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 28 2012, 10:19 AM)  Here's where I think you get way more than you pay for: 1. Take it to a local sandblaster to clean everything up. 2. Use either "POR-15 Exhaust Manifold Grey" or "VHT 104 Grey Exhaust Paint" 3. Follow the instructions for curing. I've used both and they both have/had held up perfectly for over 5 years. The POR-15 product is more expensive. I've been using the VHT lately with excellent results. I can shoot some pics today as I'm getting ready to put the exhaust system on the GT project this week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with the VHT. Excellent paint. |
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| carr914 |
Aug 29 2012, 10:43 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 124,877 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(vw505 @ Aug 28 2012, 01:18 PM) I have had good luck with the stuff from the auto parts store, you just need to prep it correctly and heat cycle it like the can said. I have used it on a 2 stroke bike and my bug muffler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| Mike Bellis |
Aug 29 2012, 09:46 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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Only problem with VHT is it sometimes will not like to be touched up. The paint will curl and alligator when resprayed later.
I have also used BBQ black with good results. It will take a respray without fuching up the old finish. |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Aug 29 2012, 10:30 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,907 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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I have used the Techline 'Titanium', a ceramic coating. Its good stuff, durable and a ceramic coating you can apply yourself or have a shop do it. Color looks factory stock.
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| Black22 |
Aug 29 2012, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Aug 29 2012, 09:30 PM) I have used the Techline 'Titanium', a ceramic coating. Its good stuff, durable and a ceramic coating you can apply yourself or have a shop do it. Color looks factory stock. That's a clean undercarriage Jeff!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) What kind of paint did you use on that engine bar? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| 914itis |
Aug 29 2012, 11:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Aug 29 2012, 11:13 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,907 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Black22 @ Aug 29 2012, 09:53 PM) Thats the factory oriignal finish...nakedness...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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