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12-27-2004, 02:51 AM
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Paint the exhaust?
I have this crazy idea of painting the exhaust manifold, turbine housing, and turndown pipe. "Chevy" orange, bright red, bright yellow, etc. Something to make it look like it's glowing "red hot."
I know the temp can get up to 1250*F. Would off the shelf engine enamel or BBQ grille paint (If I can find that color  ) work? If I did use one of those would it just flake off or could I risk a real fire?
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12-27-2004, 07:34 AM
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I dont think there is a fire risk but I doubt it will last. Ive tried many times to paint headers and you could,'t keep em looking nice. I really don't know which is hotter.
But, that said, try it out and let us know if you have luck.
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12-27-2004, 12:33 PM
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The classic Mustang people try this all the time. You can either powder coat it or chrome it. Any other paint will peal off after about a month. We did my sons 65 Mustang headers with POR15 and they promissed it would not peal off. A month later they refunded our money when it pealed off.
Dave
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#4
12-27-2004, 02:48 PM
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VHT makes a 1500* paint. I have never been able to get the DIY paint/coatings to last. Powder coating definitely won't last, its only good for @450* If you really wanted to get fancy take the parts off and send them to www.jet-hot.com or www.airborncoatings.com These finishes are very durable and warranteed. RT
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12-27-2004, 09:44 PM
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Quote:
Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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12-27-2004, 09:51 PM
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Old guy perspective
Save your money and spend it elsewhere. You must be running good if you've got time to worry about that.
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12-28-2004, 12:19 AM
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Heres the stuff I was thinking of http://www.volvette.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?store_code=VVP&screen=PROD&product_code=PT88 Its like a paste you brush onto cast iron and then it cures with the heat of operation. Not supposed to flake off like paint. Eastwood used to carry it but stopped. Dunno why? RT
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#9
12-28-2004, 05:41 PM
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Griots Garage website sells an exhaust paint, I have no experience with it but they don't seem to mess around with products that don't work.
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12-28-2004, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
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