Re: best method to paint exhaust

Posted by Piute on Sep 28, 2011; 12:44am
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 As The Man "TOOLS" what you fill comfy doing but,let me add,you will need high heat primer ,and you didn't mention if your HEADER was Chrome or black already,
  If chrome(rusty),I'd take them off and either get them sand blasted or use 100grt.belt sanding paper and sand like you were buffing yo boots(but then pulling is easier then pushing)but ya get the Idea ,you'll have to try to get it all down to the same look in color witch should look like silver brushed,then work your way to 220grt.
  If blk already simply start with lighter grt and concentrate on the rust.
 Primer is your friend (high heat ?)these heat paints are like a ceramic coating help spread heat and protect IF use right,  1st put on light coat (60-90deg. temp.)wait 10 min ,Second coat good coverage,remember to shake the can for at lest a minute or so .wait 15min.Then a third heavy but not runs.let it set 24hrsgive quick light scuff with pad ,your just scuffing nothing gritty ,then add 2 more medium heavy coats,
   NOWyour ready to paint,you should have enough primer on to to have filled any scratches left from missed sanding and buy letting it set you will be able to tell if you cleaned it well enough,cause it didn't lift,wax and paint prep is great ,great soap N water with great rinse.works also.
  I enjoy painting ,It's all in the prep for a quality paint job ,you may be able to prep just fine with them on ,If it don't look right when you shoot the (BLK) primer take them off then .

  >>>Piute,,,N>>>judose<<<

  you wont 3 good coats of color and most all paints take 5-7 day to cure completely in 60-90 deg. temp.