Emay

vastang757 · July 9th, 2009, 03:54 PM

You helped with my last paint question so here's my new one...

I want to paint my exhaust tips black. I know I should really get them powder coated but I'm cheap. What's the best way to go about doing this? I'm planning on getting some High Temp Enamel on the way home tomorrow, but what kind of primer do I need?

2006GTARPD3 · July 9th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Why?

vastang757 · July 9th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Why what? Am I painting the exhaust tips? Its something different and I kinda like the idea

2006GTARPD3 · July 9th, 2009, 04:44 PM

the entire tip or a small section like a burnt style?

Emay · July 9th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Good prep is the key, the rattle can high temp enamels today are all very good products.

Clean the tips best you can, then lightly scuff them with a red 3m pad to put a slight haze to them. This will help your choice of primer and paint to hold very well.

For high temp things requiring a primer I use High Temp 1050ZN Primer. You'll have to search for it online, never seen it on any shelves locally. Google it or use price grabber to track a vendor down. Won't be disappointed with the product.

vastang757 · July 10th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Thanks, I'll look into that primer. I had a friend tell me I just needed to hit em w/ paint and bake them. If I do that do I need the primer?

Emay · July 10th, 2009, 11:27 AM

Primer would be the best way to do it. Baking isn't going to do anything to make it last longer or be more resilient, it is just a curing enhancer. Drying them faster does nothing to promote good anhesion or a long lasting finish.

You can just hit them with paint, the primer is doing 2 things for you. Fills imperfections and provides a great adhesion base. Far better than paint straight to metal.

vastang757 · July 10th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Ok cool, I'll look into getting the primer order sometime this weekend. Thanks + reps!

July 9th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#1
vastang757 MM's Resident Muffler Shop 2007 Mustang GT the speed of slow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 3,066 iTrader: 0 reviews	Emay You helped with my last paint question so here's my new one... I want to paint my exhaust tips black. I know I should really get them powder coated but I'm cheap. What's the best way to go about doing this? I'm planning on getting some High Temp Enamel on the way home tomorrow, but what kind of primer do I need? __________________ Meine Garage MAD Stangs #9 Olivia Munn FTW Crew Founder commandersafi (10:54:49 PM): i love how much veiny sticks out

July 9th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#2
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July 9th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#3
vastang757 MM's Resident Muffler Shop 2007 Mustang GT the speed of slow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 3,066 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why what? Am I painting the exhaust tips? Its something different and I kinda like the idea __________________ Meine Garage MAD Stangs #9 Olivia Munn FTW Crew Founder commandersafi (10:54:49 PM): i love how much veiny sticks out

July 9th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#4
2006GTARPD3 Golf Pencil Kawk Juggler 2006 Mustang GT 509RWHP/450RWT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,395 iTrader: 0 reviews	the entire tip or a small section like a burnt style? __________________ Procharger D-1SC Kit - Pypes O/R H - FRPP Stingers Team Ricer GT Co-Founder

July 9th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#5
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	Good prep is the key, the rattle can high temp enamels today are all very good products. Clean the tips best you can, then lightly scuff them with a red 3m pad to put a slight haze to them. This will help your choice of primer and paint to hold very well. For high temp things requiring a primer I use High Temp 1050ZN Primer. You'll have to search for it online, never seen it on any shelves locally. Google it or use price grabber to track a vendor down. Won't be disappointed with the product. __________________

July 10th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#6
vastang757 MM's Resident Muffler Shop 2007 Mustang GT the speed of slow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 3,066 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I'll look into that primer. I had a friend tell me I just needed to hit em w/ paint and bake them. If I do that do I need the primer? __________________ Meine Garage MAD Stangs #9 Olivia Munn FTW Crew Founder commandersafi (10:54:49 PM): i love how much veiny sticks out

July 10th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#7
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	Primer would be the best way to do it. Baking isn't going to do anything to make it last longer or be more resilient, it is just a curing enhancer. Drying them faster does nothing to promote good anhesion or a long lasting finish. You can just hit them with paint, the primer is doing 2 things for you. Fills imperfections and provides a great adhesion base. Far better than paint straight to metal. __________________

July 10th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#8
vastang757 MM's Resident Muffler Shop 2007 Mustang GT the speed of slow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 3,066 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok cool, I'll look into getting the primer order sometime this weekend. Thanks + reps! __________________ Meine Garage MAD Stangs #9 Olivia Munn FTW Crew Founder commandersafi (10:54:49 PM): i love how much veiny sticks out

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