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Mar 30, 2007 | 03:48 PM

WhosNXT

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Question on Painting Exhaust

I just recieved my TSP duals, before I install the system on the car I was wanting to paint it black for better appearance. My question is do I use high temp enamel like used to spray engine blocks or is there some other paint wich would better suited for the job? Thanks

Mar 30, 2007 | 03:50 PM

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ive used BBQ paint. Havent had any problems. Just make sure its applied to a clean surface and itll last for a long time.

Mar 30, 2007 | 04:28 PM

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Is that a brand, or do you literally mean like paint for a bbq grill?

Mar 30, 2007 | 04:34 PM

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i used 1200 degree paint on my headers its still on there but some i can smell was burning off lol, wish i would of painted the y pipe but didn't have time

Mar 30, 2007 | 04:36 PM

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lowes BBQ paint haha. Flat black.

Mar 30, 2007 | 04:39 PM

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lowes BBQ paint haha. Flat black.

does that **** come in any other color? i want it in the aluminized color like they come it.

Mar 30, 2007 | 04:53 PM

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I used duplicolor 1200* high heat ceramic paint to paint my duals.... 18 months later & it looks like I just sprayed it.....they also have different colors, I used the aluminum color.

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Mar 30, 2007 | 06:42 PM

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The absolute best I've used is VHT Flameproof. You can get it at Autozone in a few different colors, but I did all my stuff in black. It dries in about 2 minutes, and gets even harder as it bakes on.

Engine paint doesn't have a high enough resistance to stand up to exhaust. The block should only be getting to around 220* if you think about it.