With 30+ years of use and abuse, I often find that it's necessary to repaint the exhaust pipes on my projects. I'm referring to the black pipes and muffler tips, not the headers.
After much trial and error, I found a technique that gives a very factory-like sheen. I begin with a thorough cleaning, sanding, and finish with three or four coats of flat black high-heat paint.
After much trial and error, I found a technique that gives a very factory-like sheen. I begin with a thorough cleaning, sanding, and finish with three or four coats of flat black high-heat paint.
But, of course, the flat finish doesn't look at all correct. My trick is to wait about a week for the paint to cure, then firmly rub out the paint with a dry terrycloth towel.
The result is a nice satin finish, very much like the original.
Here are the pipes on Project 26, freshly buffed and looking great.
NOTE: This finish in NOT fuel or solvent proof—resistant, but not proof. Protect it accordingly.
Here are the pipes on Project 26, freshly buffed and looking great.
NOTE: This finish in NOT fuel or solvent proof—resistant, but not proof. Protect it accordingly.
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