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| vesnyder |
 Jul 19 2006, 10:37 AM
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I am going to paint my muffler and was wondering if anybody's had any success using the carmic high-temp paint from the local parts store? I know some guys that have done the powder coat equivalent, but that does not fit my budget - just want something that will prevent the rust and look OK (it is all rusty and looks like hell!). I know most of the work is in the prep and that is a real PIA!
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Jul 19 2006, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
Stoddards sells the factory grey VHT exhaust paint.
If you have your exhaust sand (or bead, I'm not sure what they use) blasted so that its is totally clean, and apply the Stoddard paint with a paint gun per the instructions, you will get a lot of life out of the paint. It is the only method that has worked for me over the years. I did my 914 that way, and the exhaust still looked great after 50,000 miles. It REALLY works. But you MUST do it correctly. If the exhaust is not blasted down all the way to clean metal, it won't work as well. If you do not apply the paint with an automotive paint gun, it'll go on too thin and won't last as well. Here's some pics of my former SC, done the same way. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/bak535/enginebottombk4.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/bak535/040101enginebottombk.jpg) |
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vesnyder Painting Exhaust System Jul 19 2006, 10:37 AM
john rogers In the 9 years I have been owning 914s I have neve... Jul 19 2006, 10:47 AM STL914 Vance,
Mind if I listen in? I need to do the same... Jul 19 2006, 10:48 AM nebreitling i've used the ceramic high-temp paint. good t... Jul 19 2006, 10:51 AM lapuwali Muffler runs a lot cooler than the headers, so if ... Jul 19 2006, 10:54 AM vesnyder I am just considering the muffler. I will give it... Jul 19 2006, 11:10 AM toon1 I used the product from eastwood and so far it... Jul 19 2006, 12:16 PM
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