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07-18-2005, 08:51 AM

twisted civic

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Downpipe coatings?

I just finished my downpipe and I'm trying to find a coating that wont burn off, will a high heat paint or powder coat be ok for this?

07-18-2005, 09:50 AM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

are you just wanting a coating to make it 'look' better, or are you looking for a functional thermal coating?

07-18-2005, 10:03 AM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

basically, I just want it to stop the welds (where the piping is ground and sandblasted) from rusting out.

07-18-2005, 10:48 AM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

rustoleum has a high temp engine paint.
there is also bbq paint.
i've used both in flat black. the paint remains but just gets a dark greyish dull color after time.

07-18-2005, 11:23 AM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiterice

rustoleum has a high temp engine paint.
there is also bbq paint.
i've used both in flat black. the paint remains but just gets a dark greyish dull color after time.

Thanks, I don't care what it looks like, as long as it doesn't rust.

07-18-2005, 11:51 AM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

I used Black BBQ/Fireplace Paint.

Or you could be more effective and Wrap it.

07-18-2005, 12:29 PM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

i've got VHT flame proof 1500 flat black spray paint on my intake manifold, ramhorn manifold, turbo exhaust housing, and downpipe and it hasn't burned or flaked off at all.

07-18-2005, 02:21 PM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

heat wrapping it will make it rust worse. I used the bbq paint from rust oleum on my turbo mani and it does just fine

07-18-2005, 06:53 PM

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Re: Downpipe coatings?

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Originally Posted by lkailburn

i've got VHT flame proof 1500 flat black spray paint on my intake manifold, ramhorn manifold, turbo exhaust housing, and downpipe and it hasn't burned or flaked off at all.

word, im also using a Type of VHT on my downpipe.