I want to repaint my exhaust pipes: Difference between revisions

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*'''Against:''' "I've had 1200 degree BBQ paint -- applied properly -- fail on the pipes near the headers in only six weeks. I've never seen glossy paint good past 900 degrees."

*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”

*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is [http://duplicolor.com/products/engine.html Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat]. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”

:Another feature is this nifty spray can which it comes in:

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Our rider (above) who painted his pipes green, then returned to black, has sent in results after a year and a half of testing while riding in rain, salty roads, snow, and the occasional dirt. He used Duplicolor 1200F ceramic gloss black paint for the mid pipes and mufflers. After 2 weeks the gloss black faded to flat black and was dull. He then took the pipes off, stripped them all, did it again and found a method that worked.

With the pipes prepped, apply 3 thin coats of 1200 degree flat black BBQ paint by [http://~~doitbest~~.com/~~Spray+Paint-Krylon+Consumer+Div-model-1623-doitbest-sku-785587.dib~~ Krylon]. Then use 500 degree clear Engine Enamel by [http://~~www.northernautoparts~~.com/~~ProductDetail~~.~~cfm?ProductId=2062~~ Duplicolor]. The pipes came out great. They shine, and luster is amazing. After 5,000 miles of riding the mufflers are still shiny. The pipes will begin to attract the loose dirt and dust from dirty roads, so when the pipes are cool, a wet paper towel will clean them right up and bring the shine out again.

With the pipes prepped, apply 3 thin coats of 1200 degree flat black BBQ paint by [http://krylon.com/products/bbq_stove_paints/ Krylon]. Then use 500 degree clear Engine Enamel by [http://duplicolor.com/products/engine.html Duplicolor]. The pipes came out great. They shine, and luster is amazing. After 5,000 miles of riding the mufflers are still shiny. The pipes will begin to attract the loose dirt and dust from dirty roads, so when the pipes are cool, a wet paper towel will clean them right up and bring the shine out again.

There is paint failure where the muffler tapers down to meet the mid pipe on the right side of the bike, caused by heel of the foot. The mid pipe will need to be repainted soon, since the paint seems to have rust coming through.

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 *'''Against:''' "I've had 1200 degree BBQ paint -- applied properly -- fail on the pipes near the headers in only six weeks. I've never seen glossy paint good past 900 degrees."
-*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”
+*'''For:''' "I've had really good luck with the Dupli-Color High Heat paint, as opposed to barbecue paint. I've had it on the exhaust headers of my 1100 for a few years now, and it's held up well. I found it worked better if I "cycled" it a bit at first (see below). The best paint I've found is [http://duplicolor.com/products/engine.html Duplicolor Ceramic High Heat]. Part number is DH1602 for black. There are a limited number of other colors.”
 :Another feature is this nifty spray can which it comes in:
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 Our rider (above) who painted his pipes green, then returned to black, has sent in results after a year and a half of testing while riding in rain, salty roads, snow, and the occasional dirt. He used Duplicolor 1200F ceramic gloss black paint for the mid pipes and mufflers. After 2 weeks the gloss black faded to flat black and was dull. He then took the pipes off, stripped them all, did it again and found a method that worked.
-With the pipes prepped, apply 3 thin coats of 1200 degree flat black BBQ paint by [http://doitbest.com/Spray+Paint-Krylon+Consumer+Div-model-1623-doitbest-sku-785587.dib Krylon]. Then use 500 degree clear Engine Enamel by [http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductDetail.cfm?ProductId=2062 Duplicolor]. The pipes came out great. They shine, and luster is amazing. After 5,000 miles of riding the mufflers are still shiny. The pipes will begin to attract the loose dirt and dust from dirty roads, so when the pipes are cool, a wet paper towel will clean them right up and bring the shine out again.
+With the pipes prepped, apply 3 thin coats of 1200 degree flat black BBQ paint by [http://krylon.com/products/bbq_stove_paints/ Krylon]. Then use 500 degree clear Engine Enamel by [http://duplicolor.com/products/engine.html Duplicolor]. The pipes came out great. They shine, and luster is amazing. After 5,000 miles of riding the mufflers are still shiny. The pipes will begin to attract the loose dirt and dust from dirty roads, so when the pipes are cool, a wet paper towel will clean them right up and bring the shine out again.
 There is paint failure where the muffler tapers down to meet the mid pipe on the right side of the bike, caused by heel of the foot. The mid pipe will need to be repainted soon, since the paint seems to have rust coming through.