New exhaust, should I paint it?

[mabrodis]

Just got my new exhaust on, picked up my Cruiser last night...ahhh...what a change, nice and quiet, and I swear it has more power, which it probably should, atleast more low-end compared to a open exhaust.

Anyhoo, since it's all nice and new should I paint it? I have a spray can of high temp paint, which I'm considering putting on there. It'll never be easier than now while my slider is off and the exhaust is all clean still. I also thought about getting the POR15 high temp paint, which I can brush on, I would think brushing on would be preferrable to spraying on? I can probably get to all the sides easier with a brush than spraying, I'm not taking it off to paint it.

The tubing is aluminum-ized steel, and we don't have alot of rust around here, but painting it has got to help right?

Also should I paint it black or a more silver color? Will one radiate less heat? I'd think the silver would be better for that...POR has some bright silver color, which might add some bling-bling to the underside..

I'll take a picture tonight or tomorrow, they still have to do the weld-in for one of the O2 sensors, they didn't have the correct bung thingy for it (so I'll get a picture when it's up on the lift, so you can see the whole routing). It looks REALLY good, exactly where I wanted it, perfect bends...I'm impressed. I'll post pics when I have them. Feels good to be able to hear again..

Thanks,
Mark Brodis

 

[OGBeno]

Glad you like it...I took mine to get it done at the Toy stealership, and as they were about to start, the technician looked up at it and said that they didn't have the three rubber mounting thingies...so they brought it back down and apologized for wasting my time. They washed my car, ordered the parts (coming from CA.) and I have to go back in later this week....

I'd love to see some pics. man. sounds great.

-onur
Akron, OH

oh, sorry--not sure about the painting thing...

 

[toddslater]

I wouldn't waste my time painting the exhaust. If it is longevity your seeking, painting is not the answer. Two ways, ok three ways to add life to your exhaust tubing. One thicker gauge tubing, two stainless steel tubing, three jet hot coating. Obviously, one and two are out and at this point three may be more than you want to delve into at this point. But that's my .02.

 

[e9999]

yup, doubt that paint would stay on very long anyway (if you run the thing)
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[mabrodis]

yup, doubt that paint would stay on very long anyway (if you run the thing)
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You mean if I wheel it? The paint I was going to paint it is designed for headers and exhaust manifolds, etc, good up to 1400 degrees. I think I'll spray some on there, see how it looks...

Later..
Mark

 

[sea2skydad]

Do it and let us know in 6 months or a year if you think it made any difference. Lab rat.

 

[Junk]

Brodis, thanks for proving your ship now. dude, you like serious? paint it with rock rash dude, that's why have it.

 

[mabrodis]

Whoa, I don't pay attention for a few minutes and BAM, Junky shows up. I didn't see any posts of your's today, that new job must be working out...atleast keeps you busy enough to not bitch on here all day..

This exhaust better not get rock rash, it's ran inbetween the frame and the body, clever twist up around the t/c.

That's it, I think I WILL paint it chrome...major bling-BLING baby!!!

 

[Junk]

That's cause I was just waiting for your thread to show up

. Actually, start the job in 1-1/2 weeks. Was working on the beater all day

fixin some issues and messin more up :whoops:

chrome eh? not surprised post some pics of the routing please.